The Silver of the First Piasts. Some Remarks in Relation to Dariusz Adamczyk’s Book Cover Image

Srebro pierwszych Piastów. Uwagi w związku z książką Dariusza Adamczyka
The Silver of the First Piasts. Some Remarks in Relation to Dariusz Adamczyk’s Book

Author(s): Władysław Duczko
Subject(s): Review, Economic history, Political history, Economic policy, International relations/trade, 6th to 12th Centuries
Published by: Instytut Historii im. Tadeusza Manteuffla Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: silver; hoards; trade; early Middle Ages; formation of the Piast State;

Summary/Abstract: Silver as coins, jewellery and other items was between the eighth and twelfth centuries one of the most important noble metals in Europe, with different functions, both economic and symbolic ones. One of its manifestations was, in some places, burying silver items underground. The reviewed book is devoted to research into the role played by silver in the process of formation of the Piast State.

  • Issue Year: 127/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 355-367
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish