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Roman copper alloy glass headed pin
Pin with cupped head holding glass, now coloured red. Incomplete. Such pins, the purpose of which is obscure, are common finds in early levels at Caerleon and other military sites.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
88.3H/3.41
Find Information
Site Name: British Telecom Site, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1987
Notes: Excavation conducted on land immediately to the east of the telephone exchange on Museum Street. Context: Phase IIa
Acquisition
Donation, 10/2/1988
Measurements
length / mm:35
Material
copper alloy
glass
Location
In store
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