ARTIFACT.

  • Published In: Archaeology, 2025, v. 78, n. 5. P. 64 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: LOBELL, JARRETT A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the evolution of symbols of power among rulers in early Anglo-Saxon Britain, particularly the introduction of coins as a representation of authority. It discusses how, following the end of Roman rule in the fifth century A.D., the kings of East Anglia adopted coinage, inspired by Roman practices, to assert their legitimacy. A specific coin is highlighted, featuring a crowned king with a cross and a valknut symbol, reflecting the transition from paganism to Christianity. The coin's design illustrates the early attempts to incorporate imagery and inscriptions, indicating a developing understanding of currency's role in conveying royal identity. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Archaeology. 2025/09, Vol. 78, Issue 5, p64
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0003-8113
  • Accession Number:186768272
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