The English monetary economy, c. 973-1100: the contribution of single-finds<sup>1</sup>
Rory Naismith
A body of nearly 2,000 English finds individual coins minted c . 973–1100 is surveyed as evidence for the scale and form monetary economy. long‐term view indicates that this was a period expansion in coin use, although growth area remained limited compared to later middle ages, or even eighth century. Within eleventh century single‐finds suggest more specific developments, including decline use after Norman Conquest, substantial short‐term fluctuations related various economic factors. Comparison with estimates production suggests general trend mints' output enter domestic circulation 1030/40, though need not solely reflect an increase monetization. These chronological changes are pattern within England. Overall, kingdom enjoyed unified currency which did see marked localization circulation. Parts northern England were less integrated south, but so far active exclusion non‐local coin. More striking both be concentrated east south.
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