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Visigoths, Gilt Brooch, 5th-6th century AD.
Cast copper alloy; 24mm x 6mm/7.5gm
Con/ Very Fine
Description/ gold-gilt applied nummular brooch comprising a round plaque featuring a stylized Byzantine Emperor; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; catch to the reverse and pin-lugs missing
Seller's Note/ As noted above, this is an extremely rare example of a Visigothic brooch.