Archaeologists unearth 321 silver coins from 11th century at Suffolk's future nuclear site.
Archaeologists found 321 silver coins from the 11th century at a future nuclear power plant site in Suffolk, England. The coins, dating from 1036 to 1044, were likely hidden by a person of middling status during Edward the Confessor's reign due to political uncertainty. Discovered in a preserved textile pouch, the hoard offers insights into the period's monetary system and political instability.
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