Coins and Historical Medals

Antiquities, Anglo Saxon, gilt-bronze button brooch, early 6th century, 15 mm diameter x 8 mm deep, upturned rim, face decorated with a chip carved expanding cross, oval shaped petals between; hinge and catch plate behind with iron spring. About very fine £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Coins and Antiquities formed by the late Robert Laight.

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Found Warwickshire/Worcestershire borders

The cross design is very unusual on a button brooch