Product Information
The earliest Anglo-Saxon coinage, from before the time of Offa of Mercia (757-96), was extremely varied and included many charming designs picturing animals and birds. There are over 150 coin types, struck at as many as 20 independent mint-places from Southampton to York. The coins do not say where or when they were made, but this book attempts to work out answers. Using the evidence of metal detector finds, archaeological excavations and other clues.Product Identifiers
PublisherAshmolean Museum
ISBN-101854440667
ISBN-139781854440662
eBay Product ID (ePID)120669884
Dimensions
Item Length9.8in
Item Width7.5in
Additional Product Features
Book TitleThrymsas and Sceattas in the Ashmolean Museum
Volume NumberVol. 2
AuthorD. M. Metcalf
Copyright Date1993
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicCoins, Currency & Medals
Dewey Decimal737.4
Publication Year1994
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
GenreAntiques & Collectibles