European Coinage
This section presents a curated selection of European coins and contemporary imitations that circulated alongside, or in direct connection with, English hammered issues. Many of these pieces entered England through trade, travel, or illicit circulation, and they offer valuable insight into the wider monetary landscape of medieval and early modern Europe.
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WEH 6876 — Contemporary Imitation (Edward I Penny)
Contemporary Imitation. EDWARD I. Penny. EDW R ANGL DNS HYB. Crowned facing bust. ® CIVITAS LONDON. Long cross with three pellets in angles. 1.3 grams. Late 13th to early 14th century. 17 mm. The obverse legend is as used on genuine English coins up to class 9, and the reverse bears the London mint signature. The crown, portrait and style of some of the letters, however, are not consistent with any official issue. Rare and interesting and very good quality.
£175.00
WEH 7531 — Contemporary Forgery (15th Century)
Contemporary Forgery. 15th Century. Silver Penny. A contemporary forgery of a late medieval English penny. The reign of the prototype is probably Edward IV, as the obverse legend appears to begin with the letter E. This coin is UKDFD 34908. Another example, struck from the same obverse die, is recorded as UKDFD 5599. With two adjoining parts of the obverse legend now known, it would appear to be completely fictitious, ending ...OANTIBIBV. 0.5 grams. 14 mm. See also PAS ESS‑9DD977 and BNJ 75 (2005), Coin Register, No. 257. Unusual, rare and interesting.
£85.00
WEC 8614 — Gaucher of Châtillon (1313–1322)
Gaucher of Chatillon. 1313–1322. Sterling. Yves. +GALChSCOMESPORC. Crowned bust facing. ® MON ETN OVA YVE. Long cross pattée with three pellets in each angle. 18 mm.
£85.00
WEC 5259 — Charles V of France (1364–1380)
CHARLES V (The Wise) of France. 1364–1380. Blanc au K. Obv: DEI : GRACIA in the inner circle, centre is K surmounted by crown, with lis on both sides of the K. Rev: (lis)FRANCORV : REX in the inner circle. The centre has a cross surmounted by a crown. The outer circle is +BENEDCTV : SIT, etc. 2.1 g. 26 mm diameter. Contemporary English coins: Edward III and Richard II.
£55.00
WEC 9980 — Doge Michele Steno (1400–1413)
Doge Michele Steno. 1400–1413. Silver Venetian Soldino. MICHAEL STEN DVX. Doge standing left, holding standard; star over letter D in right field. ® S MARCVS VENETI. Winged and nimbate lion of Saint Mark facing, holding book of gospels. 0.4 g. 15.7 mm. These coins circulated (illegally) in England from the late 14th to the 16th century and were known as ‘Galley Halfpence’.
£30.00
WEC 10041 — Doge Leonardo Loredan (1501–1521)
Doge Leonardo Lauredan. 1501–1521. Silver Venetian Soldino. LE LAV DVX S M V. Doge kneeling before Saint Mark. ® LAVS TIBI SOLI. Haloed figure of Christ holding a cross. 0.3 g. 12 mm. These coins circulated (illegally) in England from the late 14th to the 16th century and were known as ‘Galley Halfpence’.
£20.00
WEC 8466 — Frederik IV of Norway (1699–1730)
Frederik IV of Norway. 1699–1730. Silver 8 Skillings. Kongsberg Mint. FRID IIII D G REX DAN NOR V G. Crowned arms of Norway. ® VIII / SKILLING / DANSKE / 1729 / N B F. Inscription in five lines; crossed hammers dividing date. Mintmaster (NBF) = Nicolai Bernhard Fuchs. KM#224. 22 mm.
£65.00
WEC 8983 — Frederik IV of Norway (1699–1730)
Frederik IV of Norway. 1699–1730. 2 Skillings. D G REX DAN & NOR. Crowned King's monogram. ® II SKIL DANSKE 1715. C W beside crowned Shield of Denmark. 15 mm. Green patina.
£10.00
