MEDIEVAL COINS

France

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References : G & B - Medieval European Conage, by Grierson and Blackburn; FREY - The Dated European Coinage Prior to 1501 by Albert R. Frey; ROBERT - The Silver Coins of Medieval France, 476-1610, by J. N. Roberts
French Royal PHILIP I AD 1060 to 1108 Silver denier 20.3 x 21.7 mm aVF minor encrustations Order # mfrenchroyal10	French Feudal LE PUY ca 12th century Silver denier 17.9 x 18.6 mm slightly crude gF Order # mfrenchfeudal25
References : G & B - Medieval European Conage, by Grierson and Blackburn; FREY - The Dated European Coinage Prior to 1501 by Albert R. Frey; ROBERT - The Silver Coins of Medieval France, 476-1610, by J. N. Roberts

We have made every effort to describe each coin as clearly as possible, with inscriptions provided as we have read them from the coins. Unfortunately, the medieval letter forms, and often less-than-perfect strikes, can make the coins difficult to read and we may occasionally get a letter or two wrong. Please feel free to contact us if you notice any such mistakes.

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MEDIEVAL FRANCE

Things are always changing in the world of Medieval coin collecting. The fall of the iron curtain brought many Eastern European coins to the markets in large numbers, making some previously scarce types readily available and inexpensive, but some other issues, including many Crusader coins, are now difficult to find. It is possible to build a good representative collection of medieval coins, but it takes time and patience.

The coinage of medieval France is extensive and very interesting. The feudal issues were struck by local and regional authorities, mostly for use in the immediate area of issue. The Royal series, struck in the name of the King, was for use over a much wider geographic area. Between the two series, there are thousands of issues.

FRENCH FEUDAL ISSUES

LE PUY

LORRAINE, FERRI III, AD 1251-1253

POITOU, ALPHONSE of France, AD 1249-1267

STRASSBOURG CITY

TROYS (in Champagne),
Henri I Comte de Champagne, AD 1152-1180

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