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Anglo-Saxons plagiarized a Roman coin — and it's full of typos
An unusual piece of Anglo-Saxon jewelry — a plagiarized pendant ... they must be made of gold or silver and be at least 300 years old, said coin expert Adrian Marsden, a numismatist at Norfolk ...
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Sutton Hoo helmet: A gold- and jewel-encrusted relic with ties to Beowulf and a lost Anglo-Saxon king
What it is: A decorated Anglo-Saxon metal helmet with a faceplate ... primarily out of iron and copper alloy, with accents of silver, gold, tin, enamel and garnet. As restored, the helmet is ...
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What was Anglo-Saxon art and culture like?
Anglo-Saxon jewellers made brooches ... The Staffordshire Hoard is the largest hoard of gold and silver jewellery, discovered in 2009 and dating to 650-675 AD. Objects from Sutton Hoo and the ...
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What was Anglo-Saxon art and culture like?
Anglo-Saxon jewellers made brooches ... The Staffordshire Hoard is the largest hoard of gold and silver jewellery, discovered in 2009 and dating to 650-675 AD. Objects from Sutton Hoo and the ...