Richard I, The Lionheart - King of England

Silvereagle82

Today 852 years ago Richard I, King of England from 6 July 1189 to 6 April 1199, was born . He was known as Richard the Lionheart, or Cœur de Lion.

Does anybody have any coins minted during his reign to post in his honor ??
Unfortunately I do not

ajaan

Used to have one, but not anymore. It's interesting that King Richard couldn't speak English and spent very little time in England.

FilthyBroke

Glad to oblige! As I was told, these denars may have been part of Richard's ransom paid for his release-




Here's a pic that I found of Durnstein Castle (Austria) where Richard was imprisoned from 1192-93-

BS

Here's a couple from the London mint.