The Portable Antiquities Scheme
EARLY MEDIEVAL BROOCH
800
Mid to Late Anglo-Saxon nummular brooch in fresh condition. A bust facing right is surrounded by three concentric beaded pseudo-filigree bands. There is no legend. Double pin lug and catchplate survive on an undecorated reverse. The pin and pin bar are missing; some traces of rust suggests they were of iron. Diameter 23mm, thickness less than 1mm.The bust has an exceptionally large nose and pronounced eye. These features, along with the form of the headdress, bears some resemblance to diademed portrait issues of Ecgberht and Æthelwulf of Wessex, dating to c.828 – c.843 (North nos. 587-8 & 591-3). Probably 9th century.
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