NHER 15622 (Find Spot) - Middle Saxon silver coin
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Summary
Metal detecting in this area during 1979 recovered a silver Frisian sceatta dating to the late 7th/early 8th century. This coin was likely part of the large object scatter nearby (NHER 29398).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG10NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Full Description
November 1979. Found with metal detector in ploughsoil [1].
Silver sceatta of 'Fantastic Animal' type.
Seen by A. Gregory (NUA) 20 December 1979.
A. Gregory (NAU) 7 December 1980.
21 April 1980.
Reidentified as probably a Frisian sceatta, late 7th-8th century.
Cast of coin in NCM.
Part of large scatter NHER 29398.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Middle Saxon - 651 AD to 850 AD)
Related NHER Records (1)
Record last edited
Jan 7 2008 3:45PM