What was it called?

Rizzo · Apr 20, 2007

Hi all, I have an idea for a medieval I want to write, but I need a little help. Does anyone here know what medieval English money was called between 1100 and 1300? I thought it was guineas but thats 1600-1800. Also, can anyone recommend a good reference book for those times? Thanks

Silver King · Apr 20, 2007

Rizzo, send a PM to our very own Medievalist. She's a fountain of knowledge when it comes to that time period, or any time period.

IrishScribbler · Apr 20, 2007

Barbara Tuchman wrote a good book called A Distant Mirror, which is about the 14th century...you may find it useful. I believe she has others, as well, so you may look into whether or not she has works about the 12th and 13th centuries.

Stacia Kane · Apr 20, 2007

Try 1216: The Year of the Magna Carta by Danny Danziger. It's one of my favorites for basic verview-type info.

Rizzo · Apr 21, 2007

Thank Irishscribbler and Decemberquin

I'll look into both books and see which year suits me the best. Silver King, what is her name, or is that what she goes by on this forum? Thanks

Silver King · Apr 22, 2007

Rizzo said:
Silver King, what is her name, or is that what she goes by on this forum?

Here's a link to her profile.

She will set you on the path to enlightenment.

job · Apr 22, 2007

There's a whole raft of books that make good introductiont to the era
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Everyday Life in Medieval Times
Life in a Medieval Village
Life in a Medieval Castle
Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the Middle Ages by Kenyon
Medieval People by Power
Castle by Macaulay

These, and other books like them, are all available used at Amazon, mostly for $5 or $10.

You'll find at least a few similar books at your local library. Don't overlook the Children's Section.
With any luck they'll have just a great introductory book (maybe with pictures) that will make all your further research easier.

veinglory · Apr 22, 2007

I believe the penny came in early in that period--penny meaning silver and having the buying power of a modern pound.

Rizzo · Apr 24, 2007

Thanks silver King, I'll check her out.

There's a ton of books I'm missing out on, I never would have thought to go to the children's section.

Thanks Job. I'm going to copy that list you gave for safe keeping.

Veinglory: I never knew about that penny thing 0.o I wish I could buy things with a penny today like they did back then. Wouldn't want to make the leap through time though

Thanks for the input.

Okeedokie, now after I finish off my french exam tonight I'm going to relax, go to the library and research, the children's section too, and get back to writing. Thanks all!

Carmy · Apr 27, 2007

I don't know about all the coins but shillings were in use.

Also, until Edward I decreed that all coins should be "kept in the round", coins were cut up into halves and quarter wedges.

Rizzo · Apr 28, 2007

wow, I didn't know they actually cut up money, that's great information to have, I'm going to look that up. Thanks

Carmy · Apr 28, 2007

You're welcome, Rizzo. When Edward I became king he didn't want his face cut up, hence the reason for keeping the coins "in the round".

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Rizzo

Silver King

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Rizzo

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job

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veinglory

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