Medieval Coins

Medieval coins are, as the name might suggest, coins minted during the period known as the middle ages. When did this period started and how long it lasted is an area of contention. Most historians seem to agree that the medieval period started with the fall of the Western Roman Empire, but there’s heated debate on when exactly did it end. Was it when Christopher Columbus reached the shores of the American continent in 1492 A.D.? Or did it end when the Renaissance started? Or maybe it began when the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium) collapsed?

We will let you take your pick. We like to think that all of these factors have contributed to the sea change that occurred during this transitionary period. But since we are talking about coins, perhaps the most important transition (or at least the first step towards a very important transition) around this time to us, came about in 1561 A.D. As this is the date when the first milled coins were minted for the first time.

The Medieval coins presented below are divided into Coins of Medieval Europe, Africa and Asia span between the time period of 476 A.D. (fall of the Western Roman Empire) and 1561 A.D., when the first Milled coin was made by a European Kingdom (England).

Please click here if you are looking for Medieval British Coins!

How Were Medieval Coins Made?

Coins in medieval times were, for the most part, Hammered coins, which were made by placing the flan for the coin between two dies and striking the top die with a hammer.

Medieval English Coins for Sale

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to you since we are coin dealers based in London, England, that most of the medieval coins presented here are from this country. England was (and still is) the largest country in the UK, and so the medieval coinage from the country is a lot more abundant, too. In the future, you might be able to find the coins you’re looking for in our new stock uploads. Subscribe to our newsletter to be one of the first to know when new stock arrives!