Ancient Coins and Antiquities

14th century, a brass rectangular strap end, measuring 5cm x 2.5cm, central openwork quatrefoil in a circular frame. Around the perimeter in Lombardic style ‘+ave +mar+ia+gra. The back plate is plain, while at the top is a rectangular extension decorated with chevrons between two rivets. Good very fine with an olive green patina £60-£80

Found by a detectorist in the Home Counties.