The Roermond coins reconsidered
Simon Coupland
The important Carolingian hoard from Roermond was discussed in volume 1 of Medieval and Modern Matters, with a focus on the 26 silver objects it contained. present article re-examines 1132 coins, particular large number bearing inscription Christiana religio instead mint-name. Attributing many these to known mints period makes possible examine change circulation patterns 830s after 840, highlights increasing breakdown across Frankish realms. This turn brings out remarkable nature hoard, which contains parcels coins different regions, rare Louis German, Anglo-Saxon papal issues, are hardly ever found hoards. Examining thus sheds light both contemporary economy also circumstances hoard.
Medieval and Modern Matters