The Medieval Coins (987 to 1736) category includes a collection of coins minted and circulated in France during the Middle Ages and the early modern period. This period extends from the reign of Hugh Capet (987) until the eve of the French Revolution (1736 marking the end of the period often associated with numismatic Middle Ages).
Explore the richness of French monetary history through the different reigns and the evolution of monetary types. French medieval coins testify to the economic, political and social issues of their time.
This collection includes various coins such as late Carolingian deniers, obols, gros, écus, gold louis and other denominations, issued by the Kings of France, dukes, counts and feudal lords with the right to mint.
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