David I of Scotland and the Mints of Northern England Pubblico Deposited
This presentation looks at how the Scots ran the northern English mints, what changes they made, and what administrative practices they took north with them to establish a regular coinage in Scotland including: * how the Scots were so late in introducing coinage * that David became king in 1124 and was considered a civilized king * mints at St. Andrews Berwick, Bomburgh, Newcastle, Durham, York, Corbridge, Roxburgh, Edinburgh, and Carlyle * the minor discovery of silver near Corbridge and its impact on the economy and politics * intrigue of Stephen Matilda, and Daniel as they battled for the English countryside. * passing of David and the demise of the Scottish land holdings. * markings on the coinage of the times * moneyers on the coins and their role in society * examples of coins struck through the 12th century from mints in the area and their great rarity Speaker(s): E. Tomlinson Fort.
- 2004-08-15
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