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Description: | An early Post Medieval copper alloy hooked tag (AD1500-1600). The hooked tag has a central circular plate with a domed centre (the reverse is concave), a trapezoidal loop projects from one side and hook from the opposite site. The hook and loop both had an angular D-shaped cross-section. The central plate is decorated with the letters "ihs" surrounded by a solid border then this is surrounded by a pellet border. The copper alloy has a pale green patina."Ihs" is the monogram for Jesus Hominum Salvator, Latin for Jesus Saviour of MankindDimensions: length: 33.77mm; width: 13.56mm; thickness: 3.11mm; weight: 2.12g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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