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Coin pendant

Pendant made from a Nordic silver coin minted in the middle of the 9th century, probably in the Jutland trading centre Ribe. One of two similar pendants hung in the bead set. Grave find, Birka, Bj 508, Adelsö Parish, Uppland.

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Object number: 300062_KMK

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