30 St.Eligius 

How old?:1200-1300

Finding place: Ieper, Dordrecht, London

Place of provenance?: Noyon, St.Eloi monastery (France)

Details: h.:47mm w.38mm

Meaning: Pilgrim souvenir from Noyon or from St.Eloi (both places claimed to posses relicts of  the saint) St.Eligius lived in VII th century, he was clergyman, who convert many people from Flandres and Picardy. He was also a important official at Merowingian court. Known for his skills as goldsmith, after death he was proclaimed patron of this craft.

Available in brass or pewter.