• Viking brooch Goldsborough made of brass
  • Viking brooch Goldsborough made of brass
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Viking brooch Goldsborough made of brass

$50.98 USD
$50.98 USD
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Highlights

This detailed replica of a Viking brooch is based on a significant historical hoard from Goldsborough in northern England.

  • Replica of an authentic museum piece from one of England's greatest Viking treasures
  • Made of high-quality brass as a durable alternative to the silver original
  • Historical design based on finds dating from between 700 and 1050 AD
  • Complete set including a matching pin for practical use
  • Compact dimensions of approximately 6.3 x 6.0 cm, ideal for fastening garments
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Viking brooch Goldsborough made of brass
Viking brooch Goldsborough made of brass
Viking brooch Goldsborough made of brass

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Questions about the product Viking brooch Goldsborough made of brass

What material was the original Viking fibula from Goldsborough made of, and in which museum is the original find kept today?

The original Viking brooch from Goldsborough was made of silver. The original find is now kept in the British Museum in London.
When was the Goldsborough Viking hoard discovered and what other items besides the fibula were included in this important hoard?

The Goldsborough Viking hoard was discovered in 1859. Besides the fibula, this important hoard contained fragments of other fibulae and arm rings, as well as a total of 39 coins, including three Anglo-Saxon coins.
What are the dimensions of the Viking fibula from Goldsborough and what period do the coins discovered alongside it in the hoard date from?

The Viking brooch from Goldsborough measures approximately 6.3 x 6.0 cm. The 39 coins discovered alongside it in the hoard of 1859 are predominantly of Islamic origin (dirhams), supplemented by three Anglo-Saxon coins, and date the find to the early 10th century (around 920 AD).
In which country was the Goldsborough hoard discovered and what significance does this find have for the study of trade relations during the Viking Age?

The Goldsborough hoard was discovered in England (North Yorkshire). It is of great importance for the study of the Viking Age, as the fragments of brooches, arm rings, and especially the mixture of Anglo-Saxon and Islamic coins (dirhams) it contains demonstrate the far-reaching trade relations and economic exchange of the Vikings between Western Europe and the Orient.