6th-9th century AD. A group of three gold-foil repoussé discs comprising: a decorative expanding-arm cross formed as alternating wedge-shaped panels, plain and pointillé, annulet to the centre; facing head of Christ with radiate crown above; Byzantine Emperor’s facing bust, helmetted with spear and shield (based on the design of a Byzantine solidus"). 1.02 grams total, 17-19mm (3/4"). From the Abelita family collection, acquired London, UK, 1980-2015. [3]