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Estimate
GBP (£) 6,000 - 8,000
EUR (€) 7,170 - 9,560
USD ($) 7,840 - 10,450
(Silver, 7.40 grams, 32 mm.).
Circa early 16th century AD. An ecclesiastical pendant of a standing robed figure of a saint, holding a cross-headed staff and an open book; the haloed, tonsured and bearded head with a suspension loop affixed; the figure standing upon a waisted hexagonal bracket.
PROVENANCE:
Found Stapleton, North Yorkshire, 2007 (Treasure Act reference 2007 T70 and disclaimed); supplied with British Museum letter and report, Treasure Act receipts and other documents including independent valuations dated 2008 suggesting a potential treasure value of between £33,000 - £35,000.
LITERATURE:
Published Treasure Hunting Magazine 2008.
FOOTNOTES:
Supplied in a plastic box with Treasure Act label.
