Sutton Hoo Gold Coin 5

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The discovery of a purse among the treasures buried with a noble at Sutton Hoo unveiled an astonishing 37 gold coins, three blank gold discs crafted in the shape of coins, and two small bars of solid gold. Although the exact date of these coins remains elusive, experts believe they were placed there sometime between AD 610 and approximately AD 635. All of the coins originated from the minting facilities of the Merovingian Franks in Europe's mainland, providing valuable insights into the burial at Sutton Hoo, as they point to a specific time frame when the ship was laid to rest along with its precious contents.