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Myddle Medieval doblas coin hoard

Unknown artist, 1350–1369

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, Shrewsbury

This coin hoard consists of 4 gold doblas of Peter or Pedro I, King of Castile who reigned 1350-69. They were found near Myddle Castle, centre of the medieval Marcher Lordship of Myddle and still an important medieval site in Shropshire. The sons of King Edward III were heavily involved in Castilian politics and his eldest son, known as the Black Prince, led an army which restored Pedro I to power in Castile in 1367. These coins could well have been left by a follower of the Black Prince who returned from the successful 1367 campaign. Gold doublas previously found at this site were acquired by the British Museum but it was felt that this hoard should stay in Shropshire.

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Title of artwork, date

Myddle Medieval doblas coin hoard, 1350–1369

Date supported

2008

Medium and material

Gold

Dimensions

Diameter: 2.7 cm

Grant

3250

Total cost

5850

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