The Portable Antiquities Scheme
MEDIEVAL BROOCH
1300
Treasure Case number 2006 T404A Medieval circular brooch, miniature in scale, consisting of a flattened hoop, inscribed on one face. The brooch is distorted and has come apart at the point at which the inscription begins. The inscription reads:X: OF: FOVRLEThe meaning is unclear.The brooch is silver, and dates from the 14th century.Dimensions: diameter 14 mm.Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
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