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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy pin, probably of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410).The pin has a rectangular section, which gradually becomes more circular as it tapers towards a blunt tip. The head is incomplete and exhibits incised decoration on three out of the four sides. The decoration consists of four slightly diagonal v shaped grooves, creating a Zig Zag type pattern. A horizontal groove is present on the two flanking sides. Traces of silvering or tinning are present on the surface of the pin.It measures 86.12 mm in length, 3.53 mm wide at the head, 2.39 mm wide at the tip, 3.92 mm thick at the head and 2.34 mm thick at the tip. It weighs 5.4 g.The pin is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.The pin was probably originally used as a hair pin, but it is possible that it was used to fasten items of clothing. As the head is incomplete, it is hard to determine the original decorative finial to the pin.
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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