Metal detectorists discover rare, Anglo-Saxon coins likely hidden from Vikings
Metal detectorists in England discovered a rare hoard of 63 early medieval Anglo-Saxon coins in Worcestershire, likely hidden from Viking armies between 871 and 874. The coins were issued mostly in the name of King Burgred, who ruled Mercia from 852 to 874.
Metal detectorists in England discovered a rare hoard of 63 early medieval Anglo-Saxon coins in the parish of Bickmarsh, Worcestershire. The coins were found by members of Go Detecting (Midlands) Ltd, who informed relevant authorities, leading to an archaeological excavation by Worcestershire Archaeology. The excavation revealed two more concentrations of coins and other artifacts dating back to the Roman period. Most coins were issued in the name of King Burgred, who ruled Mercia from 852 to 874. The hoard was likely buried between 871 and 874 to keep it safe from Viking armies. The site also featured evidence of ploughing from both the medieval period and modern day, which likely scattered the coins in the topsoil.
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