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Punishment for coin forgery in 15th century France

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Dec 09, 2009
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The counterfeiter is shown being boiled in this 15th c. manuscript from Toulouse. During the 14th and the 15th centuries, French kings effortlessly tried to reduce coin counterfeiting or "faux-monnayage" as the kingdom was expanding and the royal authority was being reinforced in the provinces.

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