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Roman copper alloy boss
Boss of sheet copper alloy with petal ornament in repoussé. Around a central hole is a row of raised dots contained within an encircling band, beyond which is a series of closely spaced petals, the whole being enclosed within a broad plain margin.
Only about half of it survives. Very battered
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
77.40H/2.36
Find Information
Site Name: Whitton Villa site, Whitton
Grid Reference: ST 081 713
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1965-1970
Notes: From fill of gully running south-west to north-east beneath North Range.
Acquisition
Donation, 22/8/1977
Measurements
diameter / mm:35 about
Material
copper alloy
Location
In store
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