Lead and copper-alloy, 95 grams, 78.61 mm. 9th-11th century AD. A rectangular-section cast bar with rounded ends, slightly splayed on one face. The silvery metallic surface is visible beneath the cuprous patination. Reference: cf. ingots in Williams, G. and Ager, B. The Vale of York Hoard, London, 2010 and Hardh, B. Silver in the Viking Age: A Regional Economic Study, Acta Archaeologica Lundensia Series in Octavo no.25, Stockholm, 1996. Very fine condition. Provenance: found Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire, England.