Coin pendant

Pendant made from Nordic silver coin minted around 825, probably in the Jutland trading centre of Hedeby. On the reverse of the coin there is a very stylised boat, with circular prow and stern ends. Grave find, Birka, Bj 526, Adelsö Parish, Uppland.

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