The Latin Inscription on the Coppergate Helmet

The Coppergate helmet that was found in central York in 1982 of Anglo-Saxon date bears a Latin inscription. A new reading of the inscription causes a different view to be taken of its significance.

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Published inAntiquity Vol. 64; no. 242; p. 134
Main Authors Binns, J W, Norton, E C, Palliser, D M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge Cambridge University Press 01.03.1990
Subjects
Archaeology
Headgear
Historic artifacts
Inscriptions
Language
Latin language
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Summary:The Coppergate helmet that was found in central York in 1982 of Anglo-Saxon date bears a Latin inscription. A new reading of the inscription causes a different view to be taken of its significance.
ISSN:0003-598X
1745-1744
DOI:10.1017/S0003598X00077383