Find Spot record KCC 024 - Findspot of an Anglo-Saxon gold tremissis coin. (Sax)
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Summary
Metal detected(?) gold tremissis from Frankish Merovingian empire, Quentovic mint.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3811 6468 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM36SE |
| Civil Parish | KELSALE CUM CARLTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Metal detected(?) gold tremissis from Frankish Merovingian empire, Quentovic mint. Moneyer DUTTA, probably third quarter of C7, weight 1.26g. Obv: bust facing right, cross behind head, VVICCOFIT (made in vicus of Quentovic). Rev: Cross on base above two parallel bars DUTTA MONET (Dutta Moneyer). Such coins used for high value trade between Frankish empire and eastern England. This example in particularly good condition (S1).
See also Med.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 7 2013 11:56AM