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Anglo-Saxon kingdom chose copper coins despite abundant silver

Analysis of silver and gold from the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria finds that, contrary to popular belief, it did not suffer from a shortage of precious metals, questioning why the kingdom used copper-alloy coins rather than silver like its contemporaries.

Phys.org ScienceNovember 10, 20261 min read
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Anglo-Saxon kingdom chose copper coins despite abundant silver

Analysis of silver and gold from the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria finds that, contrary to popular belief, it did not suffer from a shortage of precious metals, questioning why the kingdom used copper-alloy coins rather than silver like its contemporaries.

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