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Thrymsa

Unknown artist, 640–650

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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