These small silver coins were produced and used during the early Anglo-Saxon period, roughly from the 7th to the 8th century AD. The word ‘sceat’ is derived from an Old English term meaning ‘wealth’ or ‘money’. These coins are particularly interesting because they were among the first to be minted in England after the departure …
The Curious Case of Elizabethan Coinage: A Tale of Defacement In the annals of numismatic history, the Tudor period stands out for its rich tapestry of political intrigue and economic flux. Among the many puzzles from this era is the curious case of defaced coins, with a notable focus on those minted under the rule …
The last two digs have unearthed many medieval & roman coins in various conditions and show that the history of these two areas that are closely linked have a multitude of activity through the ages.
