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Roman cameo (Hercules)
Head of the youthful Hercules, wearing the skin of the Nemean Lion, left
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
31.78/3.1
Find Information
Site Name: Caerleon, Newport: Gwent
Date: 1883
Notes: Found in 1883, during the laying of water pipes.
Acquisition
Donation, 19/2/1931
Measurements
length / mm:27
width / mm:21
thickness / mm:5
Material
sardonyx
Location
Caerleon: Case 13 Gemstones
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