Bronze fragment

Undecorated bronze fragments of unknown type. The fact that the bronze fragments were found with coins and weights suggests that bronze may also have been used as a means of payment. Other objects, such as beads and pieces of amber, may also have played a significant role in financial transactions in trading centres such as Birka. Svarta Jorden, Birka, Adelsö Parish, Uppland.

Image rights: Jens Mohr, Historiska museet/SHM (CC BY 4.0