Anglo-Saxon coins come to auction via caravan and bank vault
An “extremely rare” gold Thrymsa, or shilling, dating from 640-660 and minted in Northumbria or York, was the highlight of a pensioner’s collection of Anglo-Saxon coins sold at Canterbury Auction Galleries (27% buyer’s premium inc VAT) on October 3.
The coins had been discovered only when executors found documents in John Cross’ park home (mobile…