PENDANT

Unique ID: LEIC-9C81A7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Notes:

In the 1460s there was an accord between Edward IV and Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy for the acceptance of each other's currency as legal tender, generally in the form of silver double patards. This find, along with a number of other double patards of Philip the Fair, show the continued importation of double patards into the reign of Henry VII (1485-1507).

The modification into a heart shape suggests it is best considered a token of affection. Other contemporary examples are known including in the contents of the Fishpool hoard, one element of which is a heart-shaped brooch. PAS have also recorded a few late medieval heart-shaped brooches- see, for example, NARC-0B6A9E.

As the object is made of silver and is over 300 years old, it constitutes potential Treasure under the stipulations of The Treasure Act 1996.

Find of note status

This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Leicestershire County Council Museum Service
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2014T821

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1485
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 13 mm
Width: 13 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.74 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st September 2013

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2014T821
Museum accession number: X.A131.2015

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete