Easterling is a standard of silver (92.5%) used on early medieval coins, not a actual coin. It was first adopted by Henry11, the first coin he produced was the Tealby Penny, in 1158.
Easterling is a area in Germany, Henry11 recruited refiners from the area to produce the coins.
Luza is a River in Russia, so perhaps it is a Russian made piece....cool find.![]()
Breezie, there is no actual Medieval British coin known as the Easterling Penny, sterling alloy originated in continental Europe (Germany).Yes, your info is correct, but I was referring to the Easterling Penny.
Breezie
I think it may be by William Kerr. A very similar guy with headdress is on this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/173834043/art-nouveau-belt-buckle-william-kerr?ref=market
And google searches turn up several pieces of his with the same dragons (with variations on what they call them). Many of these are listed as belt buckles. His pieces also seem to have similar pattern numbers as to the 70 marked on yours.
I also see chatelaines made by him. The guy sometimes being referred to as "green man".