Complex of men's costume for the second half of the XIV century.Coin Purse. A purse or pouch (from Latin bursa, which in turn comes from the Greek βρρσα, býrsa, oxhide), Sometimes called a coin purse for clarity, is a small money bag or pouch made for carrying coins. In the XV century, purses were worn by both men and women. They were often finely embroidered or decorated with gold. In addition, men usually gave their new brides purses embroidered with an illustration of a love story.