Viking Silver Trade Currency Bar Silver Currency bar, Circa 9th-10th century. A cast and hammered sub-rectangular silver Viking trade ingot. The surface displays signs of hammering but also various punched annulets, weather intentional decoration or the result of an impression mark in the face of the iron hammer its difficult to determine. Usually seen as cut fragments known as hack this piece is a rare complete example. Size: 84.91 mm, Weight: 22.50 grams. Reference: J. Graham-Campbell, 2011

Historica, Coins, banknotes and Antiquities. WEBCAST AND POSTAGE ONLY SALE Surcharge 3%.(#203) 06/05/2020 10:30 AM GMT+1 CLOSED!

Lot 42 of 597: Viking Silver Trade Currency Bar Silver Currency bar, Circa 9th-10th century. A cast and hammered sub-rectangular silver Viking trade ingot. The surface displays signs of hammering but also various punched annulets, weather intentional decoration or the result of an impression mark in the face of the iron hammer its difficult to determine. Usually seen as cut fragments known as hack this piece is a rare complete example. Size: 84.91 mm, Weight: 22.50 grams. Reference: J. Graham-Campbell, 2011

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Lot closed - Winning bid:£180 (7 bids)

Estimate: £200 - £300

Historica, Coins, banknotes and Antiquities. WEBCAST AND POSTAGE ONLY SALE Surcharge 3%.(#203) 06/05/2020 10:30 AM GMT+1 CLOSED!

Description

Description:

Viking Silver Trade Currency Bar Silver Currency bar, Circa 9th-10th century. A cast and hammered sub-rectangular silver Viking trade ingot. The surface displays signs of hammering but also various punched annulets, weather intentional decoration or the result of an impression mark in the face of the iron hammer its difficult to determine. Usually seen as cut fragments known as hack this piece is a rare complete example. Size: 84.91 mm, Weight: 22.50 grams. Reference: J. Graham-Campbell, 2011, The Cuerdale Hoard and related Viking-Age silver and gold from Britain and Ireland in the British Museum, London, pl. 3, 1: 17-18). Ex Old English Collection. Purchased 1990's.

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Historica, Coins, banknotes and Antiquities. WEBCAST AND POSTAGE ONLY SALE Surcharge 3%.(#203) 06/05/2020 10:30 AM GMT+1 CLOSED!

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