Coinage under the Plantagenets: A Detailed Overview of Britain’s Longest Ruling Dynasty
From 1154 to 1485, England was ruled by the Plantagenet Dynasty, a line of monarchs with a profound impact on the nation’s history and, indeed, its coinage. Under the Plantagenets, English coins evolved significantly both in terms of design and denomination. This era saw the introduction of iconic coin types like the Gold Noble, Silver…