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Description: | An incomplete silver Post Medieval soldino of Doge Leonardo Loredan of Venice dating to the period 1501-1521.From the late 14th to the 16th century, these small silver coins known as 'galley halfpennies' circulated widely, but illegally, in England as small coinage was in short supply. They were brought to England by 'galley men' trading wine and other goods, and their name may derive from Galley Quay in Thames Street, London, which was reputedly the centre for their distribution. During the 15th century, they were made illegal many times, with the final pronouncement in 1519/20.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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