Record ID: NMS-25CDD3
Object type: DIE STAMP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Early Saxon die or matrix for the production of a C-bracteate, comprising a cast copper alloy circular-sectioned block (weighing 113.84 g), with a design in intaglio on the upper face (diameter 28.5 mm). The slightly larger base (diameter 31-2 mm) is undecorated, as are the slightly concave sides (height 22mm). There are some areas of corrosion and slight pitting on the sides and base and a recent scrape on the side. The decoration on the upper face is rather worn. It bears some resemblance to decoration on a bracteate from Market Overton, with triple-strand limbs and beaked heads, …
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.