Large Medieval Bronze Annular Brooch with Magical Inscription

13th-14th century A.D. The disc inscribed in Latin letters: 'dOM ? N ? * VVRbVM' (i.e. Domini Vurbum for Domini Verbum, 'God's Word'); with later added articulate pin. Cf. similar inscribed brooch in East Riding Museums, inventory no.ERYMS:2009.127.11.08 grams, 56 mm wide (2 1/4 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. The presence of the runic 'j' character is unusual - perhaps the magical quality which was still felt to belong to runes in the late middle ages was felt to augment the amuletic nature of the inscription. [No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price