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Description: | Cast copper alloy disc brooch, 29mm diameter, 13mm high, 2mm thick, weight 6.48g. Central boss with a very pronounced cast ring and dot in the centre. Below this the sides expand down and outwards in a gentle curve creating a low cone with concave walls, there are three lines of engraved concentric rings at the base of the cone. The edge of the brooch is expanded and has a circular cross-section, there are six small knops on the outside of the edge, one of which is missing. The underside is dished, there is a catch plate on one side and pin support on the opposite side, both are complete. The artefact is in excellent condition, there is no wear evident on the surface and the original mid green patina covers the entire surface. Artefacts such as this have been dated to the 2nd century.
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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