Sandstone cartridge with king´s head

AHorsa · 28th March 2016, 04:51 PM

Thanks for the reply and the hint to the french king. I don´t think that it is a stamp. It´s too large. For me it seems like it is a piece from a wall or similar.
Any idea of dating?

Best regards
Andreas

Roland_M · 6th April 2016, 10:55 AM

Hi Andreas,

the crown of the king is a so called spike crown (german: Zackenkrone). This type of crown is typical for the Medieval and was firstly used in the 3. century by Roman kings.

I think your cartridge is from around the 10th century or earlier.

Best wishes,
Roland

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28th March 2016, 04:51 PM	#1
AHorsa Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rhineland Posts: 378	Thanks for the reply and the hint to the french king. I don´t think that it is a stamp. It´s too large. For me it seems like it is a piece from a wall or similar. Any idea of dating? Best regards Andreas

6th April 2016, 10:55 AM	#2
Roland_M Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 525	Hi Andreas, the crown of the king is a so called spike crown (german: Zackenkrone). This type of crown is typical for the Medieval and was firstly used in the 3. century by Roman kings. I think your cartridge is from around the 10th century or earlier. Best wishes, Roland