Lead, 22.80 grams, 39.74 mm. 10th century AD. Nummular brooches feature designs drawn from contemporary coins. The plate features a central design of a broad saltire emanating from a central boss, with narrow bands between, on a field of pellets, with a beaded border. Around this is a border of three concentric bands. On the reverse the catchplate and spring lug are still present. Reference: for a similar coin design of a saltire with interstitial lines, see Abramson, T. Sceattas - An Illustrated Guide, Kings Lynn, 2006, p.110. Very fine condition. Ex an old American collection.