Carolingian Disk Brooch Date of discovery: 2025-04-06 Aproximate location of discovery: Neerlanden, Vlaanderen Context: Fragments of terra sigillata, tegulae, imbrex, Roman coins Carolingian cross-disc brooches with enamel (8th–9th century) are early medieval ornaments, often worn as status symbols. They consist of a circular disc with a cross motif in relief. The spaces between the cross arms were […]
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Harness pendant hanger Date of discovery: 2024-10-19 Aproximate location of discovery: Neerlanden, Vlaanderen Context: Fragments of terra sigillata, tegulae, imbrex The medieval harness pendant hanger is a finely crafted, gilded copper alloy artifact, likely dating from the 13th to 14th century. This small, ornate piece, exhibiting a greenish patina with traces of gilding, served as a decorative
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Sterling – Jan III Date of discovery: 2019-08-25 & 2018-08-18 Aproximate location of discovery: Drogenhof, Lubbeek, Vlaanderen Context: Debris from building, 14th to 16th century coinage Resources: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces139645.html
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13-14th century buckle Date of discovery: 2017-11-25 Aproximate location of discovery: Drogenhof, Lubbeek, Vlaanderen Context: 14th to 16th century coinage The buckle, a cast copper-alloy artifact gilded with gold from the late 13th to 14th century (c. 1250-1400), features two loops separated by an integral plate, indicative of a specialized, yet unidentified, function. A rivet, likely
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