Early Anglo-Saxon Coins
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About this book
Coins are among the most important sources of information for the Anglo-Saxon period. In addition to what they tell us about the Anglo-Saxon economy, the combination of inscriptions and images provide evidence about kingship, religion and cultural identity. Written by one of the foremost experts on Anglo-Saxon coins, this book provides an overview of Anglo-Saxon coins in their historical context, drawing on recent finds as well as famous treasures to provide an authoritative account of current interpretations. Covering the period from the Anglo-Saxon settlements of the fifth century, through the emergence of the great kingdoms of Kent, East Anglia, Mercia, Northumbria and Wessex, to the Viking invasions of the mid-ninth century and the conquest of all the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms apart from the Wessex of Alfred the Great, this is an essential volume for any aspiring amateur archaeologist, coin collector or student interested in this historical period.
Contents
- Introduction
- The Settlement Period
- The Age of Gold
- Early Pennies
- Coins and Kingdoms
- Gold Coins and International Trade
- The Coinage of Northumbria
- The Viking Onslaught
- Further Reading
- Online Resources and Public Collections
- Index
Paperback; July 2008; 64 pages; ISBN: 9780747806806