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Description: | Description: A silver stud comprising two circular discs joined by a central, circular-sectioned shank. The relief-stamped design on the head consists of a crown above two hearts, with a stippled field surrounding. A rim extends around the circumference of the head, as it does on the slightly larger back plate.Dimensions: Diameter: 14.8mmHeight: 7.1mmWeight: 2.7gDiscussion: Treasure case 2008 T467, from Wharncliffe area, South Yorkshire, provides a direct parallel for this stud. The suggested date is late 17th century.I can confirm that this find contains a minimum of 10 per cent silver.This find qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.
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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