
Thrymsas were the first native Anglo-Saxon coins to be minted in Britain. Coin depicting a head on the obverse and a circular pattern on the reverse.
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Title of artwork, date
Thrymsa, 640–650
Date supported
1999
Medium and material
Gold
Grant
1125
Total cost
4500
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