Details for Conte, William J., Dr

Folding candlestick

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Friesland, anonymous ruler, silver penny, 11/12th cent.; obv. helmeted bust right with sword, rev. cross with a central annulet and fleures in each angle (unpublished), 0.45 g, chipped. Ex Baldwins c.1990; found Thames Exchange site, London c.1990.

A coin of outstanding importance. Only two double pennies are known, the other of the same ruler, mint and moneyer but a different design, being in the Danish National Collation (Hauberg 1). The phenomenon of a multiple denomination is quite extraordinary for eleventh-century Europe. The design is that of a regular penny (Hauberg 7), but the dies and flan are larger and the coin is twice the weight of a penny (c.0.95g). Its purpose is a matter of debate. It is unlikely that it could ever in practice have had a monetary function, and it was probably intended as a presentation piece. The design imitates a Byzantine histamenon nomisma of Michael V (1041-2), and it is one of a group of coin designs of Sven Estridsen that were apparently inspired by Byzantine coins in the treasure brought back to Scandinavia in 1045 by Harald Hardrada following his service in the Imperial guard.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Sweyn II Estridsson (1047-76)

Sicily and Southern Italy, Frederic II (1197-1250), Messina or Brindisi, billon half-denaro (Spahr -; Travaini 33a, this coin), 0.35g.

Maker(s)

Mint: Messina (Possibly)
Mint: Brindisi (Possibly)
Ruler: Frederick II (1198-1250)

Henry I (1100-35), silver penny, type 4, London mint, moneyer Algar, 1.32g. Bt Spink 1993 (£750).

Maker(s)

Mint: London
Ruler: Henry I (1100-35)

One of eight medieval coins:

Maker(s)

Mint: Boulogne
Ruler: Eustace, Count of Boulogne (1150-3)

One of eight medieval coins:

Maker(s)

Mint: London
Ruler: John (1199-1216)

One of eight medieval coins:

Maker(s)

Mint: London
Ruler: Edward I (1279-1307)

One of eight medieval coins:

Maker(s)

Mint: London
Ruler: Henry III (1216-72)

Penny

Maker(s)

Ruler: Harold I (1035-40)
Moneyer: Leofstan
Mint: London

Medieval

Maker(s)

Ruler: Henry III (1216-72)
Mint: London
Moneyer: Willem

Medieval

Maker(s)

Ruler: John (1199-1216) (Struck in the name of)
Mint: London
Moneyer: Fulke

Penny

Maker(s)

Ruler: Henry I (1100-35)
State: England
Mint: Leicester
Moneyer: Simon

Penny

Maker(s)

Ruler: Henry I (1100-35)
State: England
Mint: Rochester
Moneyer: uncertain

Penny

Maker(s)

Ruler: Henry I (1100-35)
State: England
Mint: Lincoln (Uncertain)
Moneyer: Andrew

Penny

Maker(s)

Ruler: Henry I (1100-35)
State: England
Mint: Derby
Moneyer: Leofwine

Penny

Maker(s)

Ruler: Stephen (1135-1154)
State: England
Mint: Pevensey
Moneyer: Ælfwine

Penny

Maker(s)

Ruler: Various (1180-1247)
State: England
Mint: Carlisle
Moneyer: Alain

Penny

Maker(s)

Ruler: William I (1066-87)
State: England
Mint: Lincoln
Moneyer: Sæferth

Penny

Maker(s)

Ruler: William I (1066-87)
State: England
Mint: Thetford
Moneyer: Cynewig

Penny

Maker(s)

Ruler: William I (1066-87)
State: England
Mint: Hereford
Moneyer: Wulfwine

Penny

Maker(s)

Ruler: Stephen (1135-1154)
State: England
Mint: Bramber
Moneyer: Willelm

Penny

Maker(s)

Ruler: Stephen (1135-1154)
State: England
Mint: Newcastle
Moneyer: Willelm

Penny

Maker(s)

Ruler: Stephen (1135-1154)
State: England
Mint: York
Moneyer: uncertain