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Stycas
The styca (; . ''stycas'') was a small coin minted in pre-Viking Northumbria, originally in base silver and subsequently in a copper alloy. Production began in the 790s and continued until the 850s, though the coin remained in circulation until the Viking conquest of Northumbria in 867. Etymology The coin's name derives from Old English ''wikt:stycce, styċċe'' , meaning "piece." History Stycas were first minted in the reign of Æthelred I of Northumbria (790–796), replacing the earlier sceat which ceased production in c. 790. They were initially made from a debased alloy of silver, and from c. 830 until c. 835 they were also minted in a copper alloy. Production switched over entirely to copper in c. 837 and lasted until c. 855. Production ceased at this time, though the coin remained in circulation until the Viking conquest of Northumbria in 867.#CWA, Cook, Williams, and Archibald, p. 214 Stycas were unique to Northumbria; from the late eighth century onwards the other Anglo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirkoswald Hoard
The Kirkoswald Hoard is a ninth-century hoard of 542 copper alloy coins of the Northumbria, Kingdom of Northumbria and a silver trefoil ornament, which were discovered amongst tree roots in 1808 within the parish of Kirkoswald, Cumbria, Kirkoswald in Cumbria, UK. Discovery The hoard was discovered in 1808 near the village of Kirkoswald, Cumbria, Kirkoswald in Cumbria. It was found within the roots of a tree which had been blown down; other than the parish, there is no further find spot recorded. Contents The hoard comprised 542 or more Styca, stycas, as well as a silver trefoil ornament. The coins within the assemblage were issued by the kings of Northumbria, Eanred of Northumbria, Eanred, Æthelred, Aethelred II, Rædwulf of Northumbria, Redwulf and Osberht of Northumbria, Osberht, as well as by the archbishops of York, Eanbald (floruit 798), Eanbald II, Wigmund (archbishop of York), Wigmund and Wulfhere of York, Wulfhere. They were first described by the antiquarian John A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
