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In a groundbreaking discovery in Eastern England, archaeologists have unearthed a treasure trove of 321 silver coins, providing new insights into the economic practices of the 11th century. This collection, meticulously preserved in cloth, spans the reigns of three Anglo-Saxon kings, offering a rare glimpse into the currency of that era. The coins, dating from the periods of Harold I, Harthacnut, and Edward the Confessor, suggest a sophisticated economic system, far more intricate than previously understood.
Or maybe: It was hidden from the fiscal and fiat thieves of their times...
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42 sats \ 1 reply \ @Signal312 8h
Hearing stories of these uncovered hordes is really interesting. And apparently yes, most of them were buried in times of turmoil. There were also lots of hordes buried around AD 400 in England, when the Roman empire was collapsing.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @TomK OP 1h
Hi, if You are interested in this stuff, You will like this projekt:
Coin Hoards of the Roman Empire https://chre.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/
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21 sats \ 3 replies \ @Wumbo 13h
Do you have a link your can share that has more information?
Was this found in a tomb or fell out of someone's pocket?
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10 sats \ 2 replies \ @TomK OP 13h
Sorry, of course Here You go: https://t.co/ZT7hrIHQUX
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @Wumbo 13h
Thanks, here is the link to the more detail article linked in yours. For anyone else that is interested.
A hoard of coins dating back to the 11th Century has been found at the site of a future nuclear power station.
The team believed the bundle of coins could have been the savings pot of a local figure, fearing regime changes following the coronation of Edward the Confessor in 1042.
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Cool. Thank You
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