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Description: | An incomplete Unidentified cast copper-object of Unknown date. It has a flat head, circular in plan with an integral tapering spike at the rear which is bent at an angle of 90°. On the upper face of the head there is a small circular hole; there may be others that are obscured by corroded iron deposits. This spike is circular in cross-section and has a diameter of 6.5mm beneath the head. About mid-way along the length of the straight part there is a small collar. There is an old break at the end of the spike. The spike has corroded iron adhering to one side and the surfaces are partially covered with small patches of corroded iron and iron staining. There are patches of active bronze disease and areas with a shiny mid-green patina.Height: 18.1mm; diameter: 24.8mm. Weight: 12.73g.
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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