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| Name: | Saxon mint at Reading |
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| HER Number: | 02113.00.001 |
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| Record Type: | Monument |
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Summary
A mint operated in Reading from the early 11th century.
Monument Type(s):
- MINT (Saxon - 1044 AD to 1046 AD)
Description
During the first half of the 11th century Reading became a town with its own mint. Two coins minted in Reading show that a mint operated between c.1044 and 1046 <1>.
<1> Astill, G.G, 1978, Historic towns in Berkshire: An archaeological appraisal, Page 75 (Bibliographic reference). SRD6871.
Sources
| <1> | Astill, G.G. 1978. Historic towns in Berkshire: An archaeological appraisal. Page 75. [Bibliographic reference / SRD6871] |
Associated Events:
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Associated Finds:
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