Gold bracteates

Bracteates are medallions inspired by Roman coins. They date from 5th-6th century. These are all at the Museum of National Antiquities in Stockholm. Follow the lilac previous / next, to see them all.

Vg 228 G 89
G 143
G 251 G 85 G 287
Sm IK 339 Vg 207 DR BR 66
Many of these bracteates contain the text : I, the eril (?) ... Read more about the Erils / Heruls here.
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