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Description: | The object consists of a Byzantine gold solidus of Maurice Tiberius (582-602), which has been modified into a pendant by the addition of a gold suspension loop. Anglo-Saxon pendants made from re-used imported gold coins are typical of the late sixth and early seventh centuries, especially in Kent. Although the majority of these finds come from graves, stray finds are also recorded, and there is nothing to suggest that this coin comes from a recently disturbed grave, although it is possible that at some point a grave may have accidentally been disturbed in the course of ploughing. The pendant is quite badly buckled, which is consistent with having been struck hard by a plough or a spade. [Byzantine coin].The details of the coin are as follows:Obverse: Diademed facing bust, DN MAVR/TIb PP AVReverse: Standing angel, holding crook and orb, VICTORIA AVCCWeight (including loop): 3.63g Die axis: 0°
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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