Bronze, 19.29 grams; 33.76 mm. 12th Century A.D. Figure left with sword, killing beast in three dimensional openwork. This is probably the fabled Hercules slaying the Nemian lion, a similar scene on another recently excavated example from Hertfordshire has been dated by the British Museum to the 12th/13th Century. Four fixing holes, one in each corner. Very rare belt or casket mount. Very Fine condition.