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Description: | A cast copper alloy stud. The head of the stud is a sub- oval with slightly bulbous terminals and centre. The head is semi-circular in section, with a flat reverse. Protruding from the base of the reverse there is a thick oval sectioned stud which is slightly flattened at the terminal. The surface of the stud has a matte dark grey colour which is slightly abraded. The head measures 18.23mm long, 6.62mm wide and including the stud it is 11.49mm thick. It weighs 2.7g. A similar stud is illustrated in Viner (Viner, L. 'Studs or decorative mounts' in Timby, J.R. Excavations at Kingscote and Wycomb, Gloucestershire Cotswold Archaeological Trust), No. 1.426 is described dating to context Phase 2.1 which is c.140-220 AD.
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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