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Description: | A copper alloy Roman gilded disc brooch dating from AD 200 - 350. The brooch is circular and divided into three zones by bold concentric ribs The central rib is raised higher than the others. This form of brooch usually contains a conical glass setting within the raised rib, but this is missing on this example, leaving an empty cell with a possible rivet hole partially obscured by corrosion in the centre. The middle zone is decorated with a pattern of alternate Xs and vertical lines and is heavily gilded. The outer band is decorated with radiating reverse S shaped lines and is also gilded. The edge of the brooch is damaged, but part of a raised rim survives. A lug and catchplate are present on the reverse. The catchplate turnover is missing, and the lug is broken. The brooch is 31.3mm diameter and 6.9mm thick across the fittings. The plate is 4.4mm thick. 11.67g. This type of brooch can be dated to the third and early fourth centuries. Compare LIN-8EF102 which cites Butcher and Bayley, 2004, no. 390, "who discuss the distribution and dating of this 'British' type of brooch".
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