Lance15t
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Any help would be appreciated. I have came to terms that I cannot find it alone...lol. My google is mad at me.
Any suggestions? Found in Europe
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Any help would be appreciated. I have came to terms that I cannot find it alone...lol. My google is mad at me.
- Jul 27, 2006
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Also really helps if pictures are in focus, you can't blow up out of ficus pictures and see anything...
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- Aug 19, 2014
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Looks like a mix of Roman and Medieval...
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LarsDubai
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The top left could be a Roman coin, or a "Barbarian" coin, around 300 A.D. but the pics are far too blurry to say for sure. Need sharp pics and both sides please. Seems to be nice finds anyway.
"Barbarian" coins were coins minted in the German area of the Roman empire, not minted in Rome itself. Not fakes but from a local need for money and they were used as Roma currency.
But as I said, better pic quality as it could be anything right now...
The one to the far right seems to have the English lions on it, as well as the French Fleur de Lis. But hard to say as pic isn't sharp. Silver?
"Barbarian" coins were coins minted in the German area of the Roman empire, not minted in Rome itself. Not fakes but from a local need for money and they were used as Roma currency.
But as I said, better pic quality as it could be anything right now...
The one to the far right seems to have the English lions on it, as well as the French Fleur de Lis. But hard to say as pic isn't sharp. Silver?
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CRUSADER
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Firstly, the 2 'hooked' items are post-medieval (circa 17th C) Clothes Hooks/Clasps.
The important piece is the large Copper-alloy openwork piece. Its a late Saxon period mount, circa 10th-11th C. It very rare, in fact it could be part of a Stirrup Strap Mount but because if the lack of a reverse flange, its most likely just a sword belt mount.
The important piece is the large Copper-alloy openwork piece. Its a late Saxon period mount, circa 10th-11th C. It very rare, in fact it could be part of a Stirrup Strap Mount but because if the lack of a reverse flange, its most likely just a sword belt mount.
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CRUSADER
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The mount looks like its upside down. When turned the other way you can see 2 birds heads with the feet in their beaks. I'm certain of the timeframe, circa 11th C, but the culture is a little more difficult. Although I said Saxon period, it might not be Saxon (could be)! As it shows birds which were popular in the Frankish Regions which is one conclusion. However, being an openwork piece in the Sandinavian Urnes style, Viking is a strong possibility. See similar type of mount produced by the Anglo-Sandinavians - Settled Vikings in Britain:
Urnes Style Mount - UK Finds Database -
However, the most telling signs are not there, yours lacks the reddish/brown patina that comes with most Viking Metalwork. The mix of Copper-alloy they used was high in Iron. So a tough call!
Urnes Style Mount - UK Finds Database -
However, the most telling signs are not there, yours lacks the reddish/brown patina that comes with most Viking Metalwork. The mix of Copper-alloy they used was high in Iron. So a tough call!
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You might be able to match your coin to a coin listed here.
Ancient Resource: Ancient Coins and Artifacts for Sale. Los Angeles, California USA
Ancient Resource: Ancient Coins and Artifacts for Sale. Los Angeles, California USA
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CRUSADER
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The Lead item is pretty interesting, I'm assuming its unifaced with not reverse fixings?
It has the Coat of Arms of England in the centre with a Latin inscription on the outer edge. With some research it might be decoded. The last letter on its own by the Crown is hard to see but to the left of it is a * then ARER which I think means great-great-grandparents. Every word is broken up by a * , that how they did it. Problem is, like the last 'word' is been shorten to a single letter. This suggests it might be a famous saying or motto, often from the Bible.
It has the Coat of Arms of England in the centre with a Latin inscription on the outer edge. With some research it might be decoded. The last letter on its own by the Crown is hard to see but to the left of it is a * then ARER which I think means great-great-grandparents. Every word is broken up by a * , that how they did it. Problem is, like the last 'word' is been shorten to a single letter. This suggests it might be a famous saying or motto, often from the Bible.
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Lance15t
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Crusader, your a genius. I never thought to turn it upside down. I will go off your info to try and research it more. Thanks you guys! Ps...my friend found something we've been to the museums with and they can't seem to give us a answer. I will post it just to see if you notice the design.
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