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The Hingham Hoard

Unknown artist, 865-869

Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Norwich

Comprising both coinage and jewellery, this treasure dates to the rule of Edmund, King of East Anglia – his emblem is on every coin. Although well known as a martyr who met a violent death while resisting Viking invasion, his reign is sparsely recorded. This hoard offers a valuable insight into the history of his moneyers, and the Trewhiddle style of jewellery.

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Title of artwork, date

The Hingham Hoard, 865-869

Date supported

2015

Medium and material

Silver, niello jewellery, silver coinage

Dimensions

Various dimensions Brooch 1: original diameter 68mm; weight 7.2g; Brooch 2: original diameter 54mm, weight 3.7g; Brooch 3: 33x29mm, weight 3.9g; Brooch 4: 11x17mm, weight 1.3g. Strap-end 1; 50x17mm, weight 10.9g. Strap-end; 6.5x45mm, weight 9.3g.

Grant

3500

Total cost

10175

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