NHER 5874 (Monument record) - Late Saxon and medieval coin mints
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Summary
A mint was operating in Thetford during the period 960-970 for Edgar. Later in the medieval period a mint here produced coins for Henry II. Records of coins minted at Thetford also include two coins of Burgred after 866.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Mint from around 960-70 (Edgar). Produced coins held as part of the Brooke Collection in the British Museum.
See (S1) (Edgar), (S2) and (S3).
See also Martin's record of coins minted at Thetford (S4) and (S5) includes two coins of Burgred after 866.
A mint to Henry II is also mentioned in (S2).
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (8)
- --- SNF87262 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Late Saxon. Thetford.
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Thetford.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF2211 Article in Serial: 1952. [unknown]. BMQ. Vol XV p 53 pl.xxii.5.
- <S2> SNF5007 Article in Serial: Carson. 1949. [unknown]. Numismatic Chronicle.
- <S3> SNF7901 Publication: Rigold. 1958. [unknown]. BNJ.
- <S4> SNF7013 Monograph: Martin, T.. Worth, J. & Gough, R.. 1779. The history of the town of Thetford.. p 281.
- <S5> SNF2290 Article in Serial: 1957. [unknown]. Numismatic Chronicle. Series 6, Vol XVII, pp 206-7.
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Record last edited
Jul 23 2019 12:10PM