A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Coin family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 6646 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au chev. de gu., acc. en chef de deux étoiles d'azur et en p. d'un tourteau du même.”
FranceRoannais, c. 1663
Where the Coin Arms Were Recorded
Roannais
Map of France showing where the Coin arms are recorded
The Coin arms were recorded in Roannais, c. 1663.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Coin arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Coin Family in France
The family name Coin finds its historical roots in the lush landscapes of the Roannais region in central France. By the year 1663, records confirm that members of the Coin family were well-established residents in this area, which sits along the upper reaches of the Loire River. During the seventeenth century, the Roannais was a vibrant hub for agriculture and river trade, and families like the Coins were typically deeply connected to the local land and the rural economy. The name itself likely evolved from regional dialects or descriptive nicknames common in the French countryside during the Middle Ages. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the local parishes, leaving behind traces in baptismal and marriage registers that document their daily lives and steady presence in the heart of France for generations.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Cokain, Cokayne, or Cockayne (Ashbourne, co. Derby, temp. Stephen, 1150, Ballidon and Herthull, co. Derby, Pooley in Polesworth, co. Warwick, and Calton, co. Stafford. Visit. Derby, 1611. The representative in the 17th century was Sir ASTON COKAYNE, the poet, who alienated the whole of the family estates, and whose daus. and co heirs m. HENSLOW and TURVILE). Ar. three cocks gu. armed, crested, and jelloped sa. N.B.—The Arms of HERTHULL (from whom the family derived the Warwickshire and other estates, viz.) ar. two bars vert, were generally quartered with the above and sometimes even borne as the only coat. Crest—A cock's head erased gu., beaked, crested, and jelloped sa. (sometimes borne "couped." The crest borne in the visitation of 1662, was a "cock gu." as in the arms). Motto—"En bon espoyr," and "A Tribulacione."”
Englandc. 1150
Where the Coin Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Coin arms are recorded
The Coin arms were recorded in England, c. 1150.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
Stephen, King of England
Sovereign of the period
Stephen, King of England
1141–1154
Reigning in France when the Coin arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Coin Family in England
The history of the Coin family in England begins in the historic city of York during the mid-twelfth century. By 1150, records show that members of the family were already established residents within this northern hub of trade and administration. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive term or a nickname linked to the occupation of moneyers, who were skilled individuals responsible for minting coins at the royal workshops located in York. During the medieval period, York served as a vital center for the English economy, and those associated with the production of currency held a position of significant local importance. As the family grew, they integrated into the social and economic fabric of the region, transitioning from their early roots in the minting industry to broader roles in the local community. This early presence in York highlights the family’s long-standing connection to one of England’s most important historical cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
cuneus
A Latin term referring to a wedge or a corner.
This name
CoinA topographic name for someone living on a corner or a wedge-shaped piece of land.
also spelled
Coyn
Coyne
Related arms
Bechetsimilar arms
Brillonsimilar arms
Chamoninsimilar arms
Coynevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales de la Loire, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil de la commune de Roanne, Series E
Forestie, Édouard, Histoire de la ville de Roanne, 1892
Gonon, Marguerite, La vie quotidienne en Forez au XVIIe siècle, 1961
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
