An abbey-piece is a general term for coins or tokens connected with medieval monastic establishments. Some were ordinary coins, while others functioned more like local tokens or restricted-use money within religious communities or for pilgrims.
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A concise explanation of abbey-pieces, medieval monastic tokens, and their connection to religious houses and pilgrimage.
Holy Roman Empire, Fraumünster Abbey of Zurich, Elizabeth of Wetzikon, Pfennig 1285 reverseHoly Roman Empire, Fraumünster Abbey of Zurich, Elizabeth of Wetzikon, Pfennig 1285 obverseAbbey Crown of Mary Queen of ScotsSuggest an update to this page
