Because they’re so familiar, coins can sometimes seem to be a part of the natural order. But in the Early Middle Ages, just about everything to do with coins was in flux, from where they were sourced, to who was using them. This week, Danièle speaks with Rory Naismith about the complex world of medieval coins.
Rory Naismith is Professor of Early Medieval English history at the University of Cambridge, where his research focuses on economic and monetary history including coins. You can learn more about Rory from his university webpage or Academia.edu page, or follow him on X/Twitter @Rory_Naismith
Because they’re so familiar, coins can sometimes seem to be a part of the natural order. But in the Early Middle Ages, just about everything to do with coins was in flux, from where they were sourced, to who was using them. This week, Danièle speaks with Rory Naismith about the complex world of medieval coins.
Rory Naismith is Professor of Early Medieval English history at the University of Cambridge, where his research focuses on economic and monetary history including coins. You can learn more about Rory from his university webpage or Academia.edu page, or follow him on X/Twitter @Rory_Naismith
Rory Naismith’s new book is Making Money in the Early Middle Ages – click here to learn more about it.
The creator and host of The Medieval Podcast is Danièle Cybulskie. Click here to visit her website or follow her on Twitter @5MinMedievalist
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Top Image: Early Medieval coin : penny of Aethelred II. Photo courtesy The Portable Antiquities Scheme/ The Trustees of the British Museum
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