Salisbury/Wilton Mints - Publications?

[Descartes 148]

Do any of you hammered pros know if there is any literature on the Salisbury and Wilton mints in Wiltshire? This is my 'neck of the woods' and it would be interesting to find out if anybody has researched/written any books or articles about these local medieval mints!

 

Thanks,
Descartes

[Rob 3,152]

I don't think there is over and above the odd short article on a new type for the mint, or reference to the relocation to Salisbury when Wilton was sacked in 1003, or the temporary re-opening of Wilton following the fire at Winchester in 1180.

[Descartes 148]

2 hours ago, Rob said:

I don't think there is over and above the odd short article on a new type for the mint, or reference to the relocation to Salisbury when Wilton was sacked in 1003, or the temporary re-opening of Wilton following the fire at Winchester in 1180.

That's certainly a starter. Many thanks, Rob. I shall delve into our local history library with these dates as starters and see what I can find.

[Rob 3,152]

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/wilts/vol6/pp51-53

You get the relocation of three moneyers from Wilton to Salisbury in 1003, Godwine, Goldus and Saewine. Salisbury is only recorded for Ethelred's last two types, Wilton for everything except his last two. When the mint reopened, the moneyers stayed at Salisbury.

In July 1180, Winchester burnt down as a result of a major fire. The mint moved to Wilton which reopened temporarily, so you get dies of Winchester with the last letter of the mint signature overcut with an L, i.e WIN becomes WIL. e.g a short cross 1b die of the moneyer Rodbert exists in this form. It didn't close immediately following repairs to Winchester, but only produced coins of types 1a & 1b from the above moneyer and another called Osber

[HistoricCoinage 147]

Have a look here, Descartes.

[Descartes 148]

On 13/03/2016 at 7:16 PM, HistoricCoinage said:

Have a look here, Descartes.

Thank you