Nummular brooch

These brooches are derived from coins. A central coin motif is usually surrounded by one or more rings of circular pellets. These brooches date from the Middle or Late Saxon period.

A medieval nummular brooch from West Rudham.

An Early Saxon nummular brooch from Martham. The brooch imitates a Roman coin.

Nummular brooches from Norfolk. (© NCC)