Solving an early medieval money mystery with lead isotope and trace analysis Anglo-Saxon England experienced trade revival, surge in silver coins in 660–750 CE.

Byzantine bullion fueled Europe's revolutionary adoption of silver coins in the mid-7th century, only to be overtaken by silver from a mine in Charlemagne's Francia a century later, new tests reveal.

Charlemagne potentially had major control over silver coins in the mid-7th century. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday.

Researchers have unraveled the mysterious origins of silver that was used to make coins during the early medieval period in Europe. For a study published in the journal Antiquity, a team of ...

Medieval English Coins Were Made With Melted Byzantine Silver Researchers have solved the mystery of the silver coin boom that took place around 660 C.E. Sonja Anderson - Daily Correspondent ...

The coins will now be examined at the Czech Museum of Silver in Kutná Hora, which was the site of several early silver mines and a center of silver production in medieval times.

Archaeologists have discovered more than $318,000 worth of gold and silver coins believed to have been used by pagans as "devil's money" at a rare Medieval worship site in the Netherlands.

Archaeologists have revealed a rare medieval cult site, dated to the 7th century, replete with gold and silver offerings, a study reports. Well-excavated cult sites are key to understanding ...