NHER 5521 (Monument record) - Site of medieval mint (King's Lynn, poorly located)

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Summary

A medieval mint was situated in King's Lynn, in production from about 1205 to 1218. It appears that production of coinage in Lynn had ceased by 1344.

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  • None recorded

Location

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Civil Parish KING’S LYNN, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

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Town with mint. Group V short-cross pennies, about 1205-1218, i.e. reign of John Henry III.
Information from (S1).
R. R. Clarke (NCM).

According to (S2) there is 'indisputable evidence' that a mint was established in Lynn in the time of King John because mention is made of 'Lenne' in Norfolk in 1208 when all moneyers were summoned to Westminster for inspection of their coin dies.
In 1307 a writ was issued, addressed to the wardens of the mint at Lenne directing them to seize all prohibited money. It seems likely that Lynn had discontinued making money by 1344.
See (S2) for further details.
No archaeological evidence relating to the production of coinage has been recorded from the town.
A. Cattermole (King's Lynn UAD), 13 June 2019.

  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. King's Lynn.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Monograph: Brooke, G.C.. 1950. English coins: from the seventh century to the present day..
  • <S2> Monograph: Hillen, H. J. 1907. History of the Borough of King's Lynn. pp 52-53.

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Record last edited

Jun 13 2019 11:32AM

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