A study by Cambridge University has solved the mystery of medieval silver coins in England, revealing they were made from melted down Byzantine treasures and silver from France despite Anglo-Franco rivalry. Lasers provided clues to the early medieval money mystery, with the discovery linked to a carrot harvest aiding in detecting an ancient coin hoard. The research unveils the Byzantine secret behind the ancient English coins.
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