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Shetland Unearths Oldest Anglo-Saxon Coin in UK
22 Sep
Summary
- Northernmost Anglo-Saxon coin found in the UK discovered in Shetland.
- The 10th-century coin depicts King Ethelred II, also known as 'the Unready'.
- Find suggests possible Viking trade routes or treasure from a Norse raid.
The northernmost Anglo-Saxon coin discovered in the United Kingdom has been found in Shetland. Archaeologists and detectorists uncovered a crux penny, dating back to the late 10th century, in Nesting on the east Shetland Mainland.
This coin features Ethelred II, historically known as Ethelred the Unready due to his inability to prevent Viking invasions of England. The discovery offers intriguing insights into historical interactions.
Experts believe the find may indicate possible trading routes connecting Viking-controlled Shetland with Anglo-Saxon territories in England. Alternatively, it could be evidence of treasure acquired during a Norse raid centuries ago.
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