- moneyers
- 'mʌnɪə(r) n. (Archaic) one who mints money
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Moneyers, Assize of — This *assize was called at Christmas 1124 at Winchester. All moneyers were summoned and questioned about their activities, being required to offer satisfactory accounts. Those deemed to be at fault for issuing inferior quality coins were… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
MINTMASTERS AND MONEYERS — In the Middle Ages rulers tended to lease the right of minting coins to mintmasters or to grant and sell the right to their territorial vassals, who themselves employed such mintmasters. Jews carried out this prestigious and profitable enterprise … Encyclopedia of Judaism
The Company of Moneyers — Moneyer Mon ey*er, n. [From {Money}; cf. OF. monoier, F. monnoayeur, L. monetarius a master of the mint. Cf. {Monetary}.] 1. A person who deals in money; banker or broker. [Obs. or R.] [1913 Webster] 2. An authorized coiner of money. Sir M. Hale … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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History of the English penny (1154–1485) — This is the history of the English penny from the years 1154 to 1485. The Plantagenets (1154 ndash;1485) King Henry II ascended the throne in 1154 as the first of the Plantagenet dynasty. For the first few years of his reign the coins of King… … Wikipedia
Cuerdale Hoard — A selection of silver items from the Cuerdale Hoard displayed in the British Museum The Cuerdale Hoard is a hoard of more than 8,600 items including silver coins, English and Carolingian jewellery, hacksilver and ingots. It was discovered on 15… … Wikipedia
