NHER 23111 (Find Spot record) - Viking copy of a Late Saxon coin
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Summary
A Late Saxon Viking copy of a coin of Edward the Elder was found in East Harling in 1982. This type of coin was probably struck by Vikings living in East Anglia. The exact nature and location of its discovery are unclear.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARLING, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Full Description
1982. Presumed metal detecting find 'at East Harling' - exact provenance unknown.
Late Saxon coin - Viking imitation of Edward the Elder, two line type. See (S1).
Probably struck by the Vikings of East Anglia.
See (S2).
Finder and present location unknown.
A. Gregory (NAU), 18 November 1986.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF7463 Publication: North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coins. No 649.
- <S2> SNF2801 Article in Serial: 1984. East Harling, Norfolk.. British Numismatic Journal. Vol 54, p 66.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 25 2011 12:53PM