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Roman copper alloy mount
Fragment of a slightly domed openwork plate, probably originally circular. Remains of two circular rivet holes through the rim. Foliage style pattern of decoration with traces of tinning on the front. Possibly a phalera from a baldric.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
35.119/3.76
Find Information
Site Name: Caerleon Amphitheatre, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Acquisition
donation, 23/2/1935
Measurements
length / mm:39
width / mm:33
diameter / mm:c.48 (original)
thickness / mm:1
Techniques
Tinned
Material
Copper alloy
Location
In store
Classification
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