7th century AD. A bronze buckle plate formed as a roundel with facing nimbate bust, two smaller similar busts within loops, hinge elements to the leading edge, two pierced lugs to the reverse. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 442. 19 grams, 49mm (2"). Property of a Richmond gentleman; part of his family collection formed before 1980; thence by descent. Fine condition.