NHER 8680 (Find Spot record) - Late Saxon coin (Caister on Sea, poorly located)
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Summary
A coin minted in 961 AD has been found in Caister on Sea parish. It may have been brought to Norfolk as Viking loot. The exact location and nature of its discovery are uncertain.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CAISTER ON SEA, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Full Description
Coin of Emperor John Ziniscos 961 AD (possibly Viking loot).
See (S1).
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. Caister on Sea.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF1000 Article in Serial: Morgan, T. 1880. On East Anglian History in Saxon Times. Journal of the British Archaeological Association. First Series Vol XXXVI pp 185-200. p 198.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 9 2022 1:06PM