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231 – Anglo Saxon Economics and Money with Professor Rory Naismith

The British History Podcast

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The Economic Impact of Hack Silver

This chapter explores the use of hack silver as a currency system in Anglo-Saxon times, discussing its versatility and convenience in carrying large amounts of money. It also delves into the impracticality of using low-value hack silver pieces and the impact of the black market on royal power.

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