Description
Coppergate (york) coin pouch, 10th C Anglo-Scandinavian.
We are delighted to offer for sale our interpretation of the original pouch. We have drawn together the available information and combined it with similar period examples and construction methods to bring you our best guess.
It is a two piece turn pouch made from premium veg- tan goat skin with a veg-tan leather lace closure. You can fit your days coin in this pouch, and shake the coins into the centre to select you ones you need with out dropping them.
Suitable for portrayal of a 10th C ‘Anglo-Scandinavian’ persona.
Provenance:
Leather and Leatherworking in Anglo-Scandinavian and Medieval York – Q.Mould, I.Carlisle & E.Cameron, page 3402 fig.1723, find reference 15739
This pouch is accepted for use within:
The Vikings (NFPS)
Regia Anglorum.
Many other Groups and Societies also accept these for use, if in doubt please check with your group/society Authenticity/Provenance Officer or refer to your kit Guides. If you would like to add your Group or Society to the above list please let us know.
PLEASE NOTE, COINS ARE FOR DEMONSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALE PRICE.
