Anglo-Saxon Bronze Nummular Brooch

CIRCA 9TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (7.2 grams, 28 mm).

With dentilled rim and profile bust in imitation of a coin design. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Lincolnshire, UK.
From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.

Literature

Cf. Abramson, T., Sceattas. An Illustrated Guide, King's Lynn, 2006, p.63 (Vanimundus Series Va type 55, silver variety VaB); Hammond, B., British Artefacts vol.2 - Middle Saxon & Viking, Witham, 2010, item 1.1.2-e.

CONDITION

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