Record ID: DOR-403D81
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver penny of Edward I which has been gilded and made into a brooch. A Class 1c penny of 1279. The reverse is gilded and the obverse has a hook piece soldered to it (following the line if the long cross on the reverse). The hook is made from a trapezoidal sectioned strip of silver. At one end it is bent over to form a loop (possibly for attachment) and at the other it is bent backwards to form a hook. The end of the hook tapers slightly before a break at the end. The coin is in good condition and was probably converted to a dress accessory quite soon after it was minted. Potential t…
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Urchfont', grid reference and parish protected.