Name/Title
CE 1189 - 1199 Richard I - DenierDescription
ANGLO-GALLIC. Richard I. 1189-1199. AR Denier (19mm, 1.13 g, 8h). Short cross pattée / PIC/TAVIE/NSIS. AGC 340A, 1/a; SCBC 8008. Toned, areas of weak strike. VF.
Coin Identification:
Anglo-Gallic Denier of Richard I (1189–1199), Minted in Poitou
Obverse Inscription: Cross pattée with surrounding legend
Reverse Inscription: PIC/TAVIE/NSIS
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Coin Summary:
This is a silver denier struck under Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, during his rule over the Anglo-Gallic territories, specifically in Poitou, France. The inscription “Pictaviensis” indicates the mint at Poitiers, and such coins reflect the continued Plantagenet control in continental Europe even during the Crusader period.
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This coin is well documented under references:
• AGC 340A, 1/a
• Spink SCBC 8008Create Date
December 3, 2025Update Date
May 25, 2026
