GRONINGEN ALS HANDELSCENTRUM IN DE LATERE MIDDELEEUWEN

Samenvatting

For the reconstruction of the exchange and market systems of Groningen in the later Middle Ages (AD 1000-1500) we are de­pendent on the available historical (only after c. AD 1225) and archaeological sources. The distribution of imported cera­mics and coins can inform us about the trade relations of Groningen and the changing economic structures in the town and region. The studies on exchange sys­tems by Carol Smith can be of great help in the interpretation of the various political structures and distribution patterns.