Medieval Coins

Medieval European and Islamic coins from 500 to 1500 AD

856 coins from 500 to 1500

1 Heller - Frederick III of Hohenzollern and Henry IV of Lichtenau
1 Heller - Frederick III of Hohenzollern and Henry IV of Lichtenau
Augsburg, Bishopric of
1500–1510
1 Groat - Henry VII (facing bust; London)
1 Groat - Henry VII (facing bust; London)
England
1499–1509Melt: $6.78
¼ Groschen (Piedfort)
¼ Groschen (Piedfort)
Aachen, Free imperial city of
1498
¼ Groschen
¼ Groschen
Aachen, Free imperial city of
1496
½ Groat - James IV (Light Coinage, Type III)
½ Groat - James IV (Light Coinage, Type III)
Scotland
1496–1513
1 Groat - James IV (Light Coinage, Type III)
1 Groat - James IV (Light Coinage, Type III)
Scotland
1496–1513
1 Groat - James IV (Light Coinage, Type III)
1 Groat - James IV (Light Coinage, Type III)
Scotland
1496–1513
1 Groat - James IV (Light Coinage, Type III)
1 Groat - James IV (Light Coinage, Type III)
Scotland
1496–1513
1 Groat - Henry VII (facing bust; London)
1 Groat - Henry VII (facing bust; London)
England
1495–1505
1 Penny - Henry VII ('Sovereign' type; London)
1 Penny - Henry VII ('Sovereign' type; London)
England
1495–1498
1 Pfennig "Vierschlagpfennig" - Frederick III of Hohenzollern and Henry IV of Lichtenau
1 Pfennig "Vierschlagpfennig" - Frederick III of Hohenzollern and Henry IV of Lichtenau
Augsburg, Bishopric of
1494–1515
1 Penny - Henry VII ('Sovereign' type; Durham)
1 Penny - Henry VII ('Sovereign' type; Durham)
England
1494–1501
1 Angel - Henry VII (class III)
1 Angel - Henry VII (class III)
England
1493–1504Melt: $709.80
½ Groat - Henry VII (Facing bust; Canterbury)
½ Groat - Henry VII (Facing bust; Canterbury)
England
1493–1499
1 Groat - Henry VII (facing bust, London)
1 Groat - Henry VII (facing bust, London)
England
1493–1498
1 Sovereign - Henry VII (Group IV; lis/dragon)
1 Sovereign - Henry VII (Group IV; lis/dragon)
England
1493–1495
1 Sovereign - Henry VII (Group III; dragon)
1 Sovereign - Henry VII (Group III; dragon)
England
1493–1495
Double Mariengroschen
Double Mariengroschen
Aachen, Free imperial city of
1492
1 Sovereign - Henry VII (Group II; cross fitchee)
1 Sovereign - Henry VII (Group II; cross fitchee)
England
1492
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2 Mariengroschen
Aachen, Free imperial city of
1491
1 Mariengroschen
1 Mariengroschen
Aachen, Free imperial city of
1491
1 Groat - James IV (Heavy Coinage, Type IIb)
1 Groat - James IV (Heavy Coinage, Type IIb)
Scotland
1489–1496
1 Heller
1 Heller
Aachen, Free imperial city of
1489–1490
1 Pfennig - Christopher I
1 Pfennig - Christopher I
Baden
1488–1515
½ Unicorn - James IV (Type I)
½ Unicorn - James IV (Type I)
Scotland
1488–1513
½ Unicorn - James IV (Type I)
½ Unicorn - James IV (Type I)
Scotland
1488–1513
½ Lion - James IV (Type II)
½ Lion - James IV (Type II)
Scotland
1488–1513
½ Lion - James IV (Type I)
½ Lion - James IV (Type I)
Scotland
1488–1513
1 Unicorn - James IV (Type III)
1 Unicorn - James IV (Type III)
Scotland
1488–1513
1 Unicorn - James IV (Type II)
1 Unicorn - James IV (Type II)
Scotland
1488–1513

Collecting Medieval Coins

The Medieval era (500 to 1500) produced some of the most fascinating coins in numismatic history. Coins from this period reflect the technological capabilities, artistic movements, and political realities of their time. Our encyclopedia currently indexes 856 coins minted during this era, spanning multiple countries and denominations.

When collecting coins from the Medieval period, condition and authenticity are paramount concerns. Many coins from this era have survived in limited quantities, making them highly sought after by numismatists. Metal composition, mint marks, and die varieties all play crucial roles in determining a coin's value and collectibility. Use our detailed specifications and melt value calculations to evaluate coins from this fascinating period of monetary history.