Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Seal impression: Abbot of Strata Florida

Under a gothic-type canopy with side pinnacles, the Blessed Virgin seated and crowned, her left hand grasps a sceptre fleury, her right arm supports the Child; in base: within a rounded niche flanked by masonry, the abbot, cowled and tonsured, clasping his pastoral staff, kneels in prayer facing half-right; to either side a shield: dext. a crosier in bend, sin. an eagle. With a small handle/loop on the reverse. Of exceptionally fine craftsmanship.

Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

80.27H/1

Find Information

Site Name: Strata Florida Abbey, Strata Florida

Measurements

length / mm:42
width / mm:27

Material

Silicone rubber

Location

location verified by SI
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