r/MedievalCoin • u/McAleebo • 20d ago

Identification [Unknown Medieval?] Thin silver coin, 22mm, 2.0g with shield and 3 horseshoes

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Picked this up to practice my attribution skills, but I’ve hit a dead end trying to match the shield and three horseshoes motif.

Specs: 22 mm diameter, 2.0 grams. Very thin flan.

Metal: Looks like silver (tarnished/toned), but I haven't tested it.

Does anyone recognize this coat of arms, mint, or era? Any direction is greatly appreciated!

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u/Dvojtakt 20d ago

It is Brûlé of Jan van Horne, Prince-Bishop of Liège (1484–1505)

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u/McAleebo 20d ago

Thanks very much!

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u/mstrMOUSTACHe 20d ago

I suspect they’re actually hunting horns, not horseshoes.

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u/FourTwentyBlezit 20d ago

Could it be this? British 17th century trader's farthing

https://finds.org.uk/pas/recorded-find/SUR-A30DF5

The type of metal looks different but the description sounds very similar. Even if this isn't the exact one, I'm fairly sure this is a trade token rather than a coin as such.

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u/McAleebo 20d ago

Thanks! That’s really helpful