NHER 5867 (Find Spot record) - Byzantine coin, Castle Street
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Summary
In 1950 a bronze coin minted by the Macedonian dynasty during the 10th/11th century was found here.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1950.
Bronze coin of Macedonian dynasty (10th - 11th century) probably BASIL II AD 976-1025. Obverse: EMMANDYKA R/IESUS XRISTUS BASILEM BASILE (for him see (S1)).
Information from H. Tyrrel Green.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87262 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Late Saxon. Thetford.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF6591 Publication: Kidd, B.J.. Churches of Eastern Christendom. p.178, 202-3.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Sep 25 2013 9:57AM