REPRODUCTION Medieval Coins William I & Stephen in information folder [MED1CP]

Medieval Coins

As these are reproduction coins they will be almost identical to those in the photos, however minor variations may occur.

These are high quality, museum grade reproduction coins. Each is stamped with "WRL" so they cannot be confused with the original.

William I was proclaimed King of England in Westminster Abbey in 1066. Despite a great victory the Normans had great difficulty keeping control with only 10,000 Normans among one to two million hostile Anglo-Saxons. As a result the Normans had to build many castles from which to dominate the local people.

As Henry I lay dying, Stehpen, his nephew, rushed from France to London and secured the throne instead of Henry's chosen heirs. After about 2 years Robert of Gloucester defected and Stephen lost his grip on Normandy. A long civil was resulted. Stephen's son died before taking the throne and the crown passed on to Henry Plantagenet.

Our reproduction William I Penny is made from lead-free pewter. The coin has a bust of William on the obverse and a cross on the reverse.

The reproduction Eustace penny (son of Stephen) is made from lead-free pewter and shows a knight with sword on one side and a cross on the other.

The two coins are held in clear plastic blisters and are supplied in full colour pamphlet style packaging, complete with historical information relating to the William I and Stephen.