Early Anglo-Saxon Coins by Gareth Williams

Early Anglo-Saxon Coins by Gareth Williams

Coins are among the most important sources of information for the Anglo-Saxon period. In addition to what they tell us about the Anglo-Saxon economy, the combination of inscriptions and images provide evidence about kingship, religion and cultural identity. Written by one of the foremost experts on Anglo-Saxon coins, this book provides an overview of Anglo-Saxon coins in their historical context, drawing on recent finds, as well as famous treasures to provide an authoritative account of current interpretations. Covering the period from the Anglo-Saxon settlements of the fifth century, through the emergence of the great kingdoms of Kent, East Anglia, Mercia, Northumbria and Wessex, to the Viking invasions of the mid-ninth century and the conquest of all the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms apart from the Wessex of Alfred the Great, this is an essential volume for any aspiring amateur archaeologist, coin collector or student interested in this historical period.

Gareth Williams studied history at the universities of St Andrews and Bergen, and was Curator of Early Medieval Coinage at the British Museum from 1996 to 2024. He has published extensively on Anglo-Saxon and Viking history and numismatics. Major publications include 'Coinage and History in the North Sea World, c.500-1250', and 'Silver Economy in the Viking World'.

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ISBN 13	9780747806806
ISBN 10	0747806802
Title	Early Anglo-Saxon Coins
Author	Gareth Williams
Series	Shire Archaeology
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Shire Publications
Year published	2008-07-20
Number of pages	64
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