Help - Search - Members - Calendar
Full Version: Archeveques de Vienne

CoinPeople.com > Main Numismatic Forums > World Coin Forum > World Coin Museum > Europe
Ian
This coin just arrived with me this morning, adding to a small gathering I have. As to the coin type, it's an interesting portrait coin whose design changed very little during the 11th - 14th centuries from the French Archbishopric of Vienne.

The general thought behind the portrait is that it is a depiction of Saint Maurice, given that he is named on the coins (S.M. Vienne). However given the variations in the portraiture I have some doubts concerning that. Sometimes you will find these coins with `St Maurice' sporting a beard, sometimes clean shaven. Sometimes supporting a mullet, and sometimes a little more conservative hairstyle.

The reverse of this one sports a short cross with four pellets. It is very similar to Roberts 5046, but not quite. The legend reads MAXIMA GALL.

IPB Image


Scottishmoney
Neat coin, thanks for sharing. I wonder that the portraits could have been the current archbishop, accounting for the bearded and non bearded varieties?
Art
Nice bthumbsup.gif
This is a "lo-fi" version of our main content. To view the full version with more information, formatting and images, please click here.
Invision Power Board © 2001-2008 Invision Power Services, Inc.