Richard I "Lionheart"

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Mat, Dec 9, 2017.

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  1. chrisild

    chrisild Coin Collector

    Even today the Austrian Mint emphasizes that its history goes back to 1194. :) Duke Leopold wanted - and got - 12 tons of silver for Richard, and then decided to make coins from that treasure. There are some "is said to" elements in that story, but probably some truth too ...

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  3. FitzNigel

    FitzNigel Medievalist

    What I find remarkable is that so much of it came in coin to have an effect, rather than just straight bullion...
     
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  4. Quant.Geek

    Quant.Geek Well-Known Member

    The rare Richard I of Cyprus, does indeed, look like any other Byzantine coin and its costs a pretty penny. This is not mine, unfortunately...

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    Quant.Geek, Dec 10, 2017
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  5. TJC

    TJC Well-Known Member

    Nice coin Mat! I have not pursued medieval coins but if I did this would be one that would be cool to have!
     
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  6. nicholasz219

    nicholasz219 Well-Known Member

    This is a great thread and OP coin, @Mat. Great to see all of these Richard issues!
     
    nicholasz219, Dec 11, 2017
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  7. TheRed

    TheRed Well-Known Member

    A tetarteron of Richard I minted in Cyprus I is up for auction in the latest CNG eAuction, under the World section and has any estimate of $500. Hopefully one of you will be posting it in February.
     
    TheRed, Jan 17, 2018
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  8. Quant.Geek

    Quant.Geek Well-Known Member

    Yeah, you guys better not be bidding on it! Its mine, all mine!!!! My precious....:D
     
    Quant.Geek, Jan 17, 2018
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  9. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

     
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