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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy disc brooch of Roman date. The brooch is circular with eight knoped projections extending from the outer edge. One knop is slightly larger than the others from the reverse of which a small catchplate extends. Directly opposite this, the knop is a loop which houses the double lugged pin hinge to the reverse. The pin remains in situ though is bent out of shape.The brooch has a slightly raised profile and is decorated with a large and deep central recess within two further circumferential grooves. From the centre of the reverse a small circular ring projects which corresponds with the central recess on the obverse. A casting line running between the hinge and catchplate can also be determined. The metal has a mid green patina and survives in good condition. The brooch is 33.4mm long, 26.6mm wide, 10.1mm thick and weighs 8.7g.Similar examples are illustrated in Hattatt, p.345, fig.204 and are dated to the 2nd century 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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