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Anglo-Saxons melting down Byzantine silver

Started by DBS, April 09, 2024, 07:39:00 AM

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DBS

April 09, 2024, 07:39:00 AM
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/apr/09/silver-coin-boom-in-medieval-england-due-to-melted-down-byzantine-treasures-study-reveals

Not surprising, but nice to have confirmation.  Not sure it can be said to have "kick-started England's economy"!
David Stevens

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April 09, 2024, 07:39:42 AM
Hooligans!
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