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The Origins Of The Silver Used To Make Early Medieval Coins Had Long Been A Mystery, But Researchers Have Now Been Able To Trace This Precious Metal Back To Two Different Sources
The silver from the later coins dating from A.D. 750 to 820 was mined from Melle in France. The use of silver from this source increased significantly, especially after early medieval ruler ...
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Medieval Treasure Trove Found in Czech Republic
An ordinary stroll through the countryside turned extraordinary when a woman walking near Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic stumbled upon a buried trove of silver coins dating back approximately 900 ...
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A Woman Went for a Casual Walk—and Accidentally Discovered a One-in-a-Million Treasure
A woman walking in the Czech Republic stumbled upon more than 2,150 early medieval silver coins. Originally stored in a ceramic pot during a time of political turmoil, the coins have sat in place ...