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Description: | An unidentified / unknown copper alloy (possibly brass) artefact broken into two parts of relatively modern date (post 1750 AD). The artefact is penannular in shape (being broadly C shaped) with a regular sub-triangular section that tapers and thickens to form rounded terminals. There is no surface decoration and the metal is a mid-brown metallic colour with little surface patina. The broken edges are relatively recent and unabraded; the metal at these points is very crystalline and the surface is rough and sharp. The two parts do not conjoin exactly, the fact that there is also a variation in surface patina may suggest that they come from two very similar pieces rather than originally together. However, the variation in thickness and width is not significant (being less than 0.3mm), this might suggest that a third element was originally present and is now lost. A direct published parallel has not been found; they bear some resemblance to manilas (a form of North African Money / Exchange system) but are too small in size. Several other examples have been noted by FLO's in the South and North West of England.Fragment 1: 18.5mm length, 27.6mm high, 5.1mm wide and 8.4mm thick at break and 6.4mm diameter at terminal. Weight: 9.62 grams. Discovered 21/2/2011Fragment 1: 18.0mm length, 27.2mm high, 5.0mm wide and 8.7mm thick at break and 6.2mm diameter at terminal. Weight: 8.83 grams. Discovered 3/10/2010Conjoined: 35.6mm length, 27.6mm high, 5.1mm wide and 8.7mm thick. Weight: 18.45 grams | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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