Medieval benefits! Token that was given to the poor by 'boy bishops' to spend at Christmas 600 years ago is discovered near Norfolk country home

The coin dates back to between 1470 and 1560 and was discovered by a metal detectorist during an archaeological survey near the majestic Oxburgh Hall

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