Norfolk found a hiding place with rare coins of the medieval king of England (photo)

This treasure included seven coins engraved during the reign of King Stefan, and two more coins dated by the board of the successors of Stefan, Henry II and III. In Weimondham, in the county of Norfolk, in the east of England, the treasure seek made a wonderful find with the help of a metal detector. He discovered a collection of silver coins dating from the XII century - an epoch full of historical importance, writes Arkeonews. In focus, technology appeared its Telegram channel.

Subscribe not to miss the latest and most intrusive news from the world of science! The hiding place had seven coins engraved during the reign of King Stephen, and two coins of the reign of his successors, Henry II and III. King Stefan, a descendant of Wilhelm the Conqueror, descended the throne after the death of King Henry I, which marked the stormy period, overshadowed by a cruel civil war with his rival by the throne, daughter of Henry Matilda.

Numismatus Adrian Marsden announced this prominent find, who cooperates with the Norfolk's historical environment. According to Marsden, this treasure contains a variety of coins - two pennies, three trimmed half -piercing and two trimmed quarters of Stefan's reign, as well as two trimmed quarters of short cruciform penalties of Henry II and III.

The finding of the penalty of King Stephen's reign is especially important, since these silver products are one of the most difficult to find among all medieval coins. Marsden suggested that King Stephen's era coins could be stored together in a wallet, while two additional silver coins were probably lost. "I suspect it is a loss of wallet, because you have cut halves and quarters. In the treasure you hide the best coins you have," the specialist said.

The Norman conquest of England in 1066 had a deep impact, destroying the complex economy of the country. This event has led to regression for at least a century, leaving England in a state of monetary deficit during the XI and XII centuries. To cope with the lack of money, people roughly cut silver coins into various small pieces, effectively increasing the money in circulation.

Since not so much coins were minted, especially during the reign of King Stephen, to come across these coins, even in their non -ideal state, it is really quite unusual and valuable. This find sheds light on the era marked by anxiety and economic challenges. It provides a tangible connection with the past, giving us an idea of ​​how people coped with financial difficulties in those days.