Does any one know if it was a common practice to cut larger coins into 1/2 and 1/4 to make smaller denominations? I am primarily interested in the practice circa 1375.

My hunch is that the cross on the back of the English shilling/groat may have been used as the point at which the coin was divided.

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I assume that this would present a great opportunity to devalue the coin. Of course a scale would tell the recipiant how much of the coin they were actually getting.

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A couple of my friends and I are going to aquire some 14th century coin dies. The thought is to use the coins for gambling and to purchase items from one another. In addition we are going to have a year long ransom tourney where you are required to put something on the line when you fight, namely money to ransom back your armour.

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However, I did order a supply of Edward III coins in pewter from a moneyer in the UK. He has a complete set of the Groat, 1/2 Groat, Penny, 1/2 penny and farthing. I am very impressed with the timeliness of the order and the quality of the coins. His prices are very good and I would recommend them. His web page is www.grunal.com and his e-mail address is Grunal@aol.com. The only drawback is that you will have to pay in a cashiers check in pounds sterling, but that is not to difficult.

I ordered enough so that 5 plus people can game and bet, I hope it will add a little more fun to gaming.

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Originally posted by Phillipe de Pamiers:
After a closer look I decided that I was not ready to front the 450$ for a coin die right now. Hopefully, I will learn how to make dies in the future.

However, I did order a supply of Edward III coins in pewter from a moneyer in the UK. He has a complete set of the Groat, 1/2 Groat, Penny, 1/2 penny and farthing. I am very impressed with the timeliness of the order and the quality of the coins. His prices are very good and I would recommend them. His web page is www.grunal.com and his e-mail address is Grunal@aol.com. The only drawback is that you will have to pay in a cashiers check in pounds sterling, but that is not to difficult.

I ordered enough so that 5 plus people can game and bet, I hope it will add a little more fun to gaming.

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Hi,

David Kuijt, an SCA member in Virginia, has made a die (I think), and was making coins a few years ago. I have a huge bag full of coins that I got from him or else gambling with others in that area. They aren't perfect, but they're very nice, and they add realism to your games of chance.

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My first thought is to use India ink or a black wash.

Second question: What tool would have been used to cut down a penny to make change? I want to avoid any edge marks that would not be appropriate, for example the ridges left by some modern sheers.

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