A one-of-a-kind golden sword pommel was discovered by a metal detectorist in Scotland in 2019. Depicting a rare mix of Christian symbols with mythological creatures, the treasure has just been valued at $34,500.
The golden sword pommel was discovered by a metal detectorist near Blair Drummond, a small rural village located about five miles northwest of Stirling in central Scotland. Dated to the early medieval period and described as “exceptionally rare,” the finder has handed the treasure over to Scotland's national museums.
Showing classic Christian iconography blended with two unidentified creatures, the rare golden pommel has just been valued at $34,500.
