This is a collection of 481 coins charting the beginnings of Anglo-Saxon coinage. The iconography of the coins is very sophisticated, often with theological themes that reflect contemporary interest during the period of the Christianisation of England. There are many interesting parallels for pictorial, zoomorphic and geometric designs found on illuminated manuscripts and stone carvings of the period. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.
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Title of artwork, date
De Wit Coin Collection, c. 630–850
Date supported
2007
Medium and material
Gold & silver
Dimensions
Various dimensions
Grant
50000
Total cost
275000
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