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Thursday, November 17, 2005

The penny which is worth a mint

A 1,000-year-old coin which once would have bought a meagre meal could go for a mint this weekend.

The medieval silver penny was made in Norwich while Edward the Confessor was king.

According to history experts the coin would have paid for no more than a few loaves of bread or some vegetables.

But the currency will go under the hammer on Sunday and is expected to fetch hundreds.
Prof. Hex at 10:43 PM
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