By the way @Aethelred - no English Hammered for you? I would think with your name there's got to be at least one Anglo-Saxon in your collection...
12th century European, and all things medieval at this point. I have a particular interest in English hammered (welcome @Stuwii !! Glad to have...
It looks a little like what my Genoese Caffe pul was struck on, so I am rather interested here... my coin is believed to be a 14th century...
I know there has been some talk of fourrees, but I'm not aware of an explanatory thread. I'm afraid I'm little help when it comes to fourrees,...
Ah! Understood - I would then say a romanticized version of the Middle Ages, or maybe even Bronze Age. Certainly not an accurate depiction of...
Judging by the style I would say it's 19th/20th century - I couldn't say that for certain, but it's certainly not medieval (too much depth and...
I'm fairly certain I've posted this before, but I'll do it again! My first was actually a medieval (of course) - I was fascinated by the Robin...
The Cnut coins are nice and plentiful... I'll hopefully grab one at some point. I'm still on a french binge, but might give in to an English...
Well, obviously it's time to do something about that...
I'd love to collect Normans - they're pricey though! The Richard coins are usually the nicest of the bunch. Most of the Norman coins are pretty...
I believe the differences stem from the circumstances between the conquests - England was purely political with the Norman Duke believing he was...
Depends on what version you read - the classic Robin Hood tale is set during the time a Richard was captured after the third crusade and a John...
I think Henry was a bit bitter about having only been left money as his inheritance instead of land. He did well for himself though... And...
Now I'm gonna have to bite my tongue! I'll just say it's hard to argue legality when you have successfully slain your rival claimant...
While I love the Richard coin, let me clarify a few things - If we're talking direct descendants of the Conqueror, I don't think Richard can...
I'm not sure I could say - the Normans prided themselves on being different (yet still Christian and French...)
[ATTACH] (Okay, there's William himself enthroned - Normans shaved the back of their Head...)
[ATTACH] (Actually, these guys are Anglo-Saxons since they have mustaches, but the Bayeux Tapestry wouldn't be without the Normans!)
I love that coin Zumbly!
Very nice! I've always loved the Normans and their history (heck, their invasions/gallivanting has been the impetuous for a lot of my research)....
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