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Description: | A copper alloy stud, probably of Roman date, AD 43-409. . The stud has a convex head with a centre boss and a ridge around the edge. The reverse is flat from which a central circular iron shank protrudes before terminating in a old break.Studs have been illustrated by Crummy (1983, p.115 and fig. 116, object 3021) in "Colchester Archaeological Report 2: The Roman small finds from excavations in Colchester 1971-9". These are from a context dated to c.150-200 AD and are usually associated with with furniture decorations.The stud is 23.1mm in diameter, 2.3mm thick and weighs 7.00 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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