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LOT 1721
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
VIKING SILVER BEAD AND HACKED BAR GROUP
8TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (9.2 grams total, 16-17 mm).
8TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (9.2 grams total, 16-17 mm).
Comprising: a fusiform bead with ribbed outer surface; roughly cut segment of a silver ingot often called 'hack silver'. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
LITERATURE:
See Hårdh, B., Silver in the Viking Age. A Regional-Economic Study, Acta Archaeologica Lundensia, no.25, Stockholm, 1996, for discussion.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
