Medieval silver brooch

A silver brooch dating to 1200 – 1450. It is inscribed on both sides with IESUS NAZARENUS REX I/IASPER FERT AURUM TUS, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews/Casper brings gold, frankincense“. This use of the names of the Magi were believed to protect against epilepsy. A Find of Note.

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