David Lisot Video Library (2003)
Multi-Media Summary
English coinage began about 800 A.D. and remained virtually unchanged for almost 400 years. When it finally dially diWhen it finally dinally did change a wealth of history and intrigue was recorded on the legends of the coins for future generations. In this scholarly presentation, hammered coinage specialist, Arthur Fitts, reveals how to read these pieces as well as explaining the meaning of the propaganda of the times. In this video with slides you will see and learn:
* how to orient the reverses of the coins to read them
* abbreviations of Latin words and Gospel verses quoted
* how English coinage was changed by Edward I around 1278 and how it ahe coinage of its kings and queens.
Speaker(s): Arthur M. Fitts III.
