Description
We are delighted to offer for sale these close copies of the original coin Pendants.
The Coin is hand struck with our own hand cut dies, the suspension mount and wedge rivet are made using the traditional methods the whole piece is made from Sterling Silver (925, 4 grams approx.) Supplied on a leather lace.
These make a great addition to any Anglo-Scandinavian out fit
These coins are accepted for use within:
The Vikings
Regia Anglorum.
Many other Groups and Societies also accept these for use, if in doubt please check with your group/society Authenticity/Provenance Officer or refer to your kit Guides. If you would like to add your Group or Society to the above list please let us know
What do we know about this Pendant
Minted in west Mercia and found in Denmark so most likely part of a Danegeld payment….which is really cool
Provenance:
Aethelread II Agnes Die paschal lamb and Eagle / dove. 978-1016
Suspended Value: Using Coins as Pendants in Viking-Age Scandinavia (c. AD 800–1140)
By Florent Audy
Fig.3.4. Looped Agnus Dei coin from the Johannishus
hoard (SHM 3491
