10th-11th century coin mint, Maldon (EHER 82627)
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Summary
The Saxon mint at Maldon operated intermittently from 924-1066. The precise location of the mint is not known but it is probable that it was sited on the king's land (see EHER 7718).
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 8460 0710 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The earliest known coin minted in Maldon dates to the reign of Athelstan (924-939) and the latest to the reign of William II (1087-1100). The coins are silver pennies. None of the known specimens have been found in Maldon, but many have been found in Scandinavia, a testament to the Viking presence in the area. The precise location of the mint is not known but it is probable that it was sited on the king's land (see EHER 7718). <1>
NRHE data transfer, 1081400:
Saxon mint at Maldon sited generally to Maldon.
The mint at Maldon struck coins in the reign of Athelstan, and all the kings after Edgar are represented except for Edmund the Martyr and Harthacnut. <2>
NRHE data transfer, 380797:
Mint of Athelstan (924-939) at Maldon, a single coin from it was in the Rome Forum hoard found in 1883. <3>
Sources
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1081400
- National Monuments Record: TL 80 NW 64
- NRHE identifier: 380797
- National Monuments Record: TL 80 NW 8