A silver Merovingian denier found near Norwell, Nottinghamshire (c) Portable Antiquities Scheme, CC BY-SA 2.0
Description
Merovingian Denier (DENO-4A202A)
A silver Merovingian denier found near Norwell, Nottinghamshire
This is a silver denier produced by the Merovingian Franks around 700 to 750 at the mint of Marseille. It is possible that it made its way to England prior to Viking incursions but it is equally likely that the Vikings brought this coin with them as plunder after raiding in Frankia.
