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Roman copper alloy belt mount
Belt mount cast in the shape of an eagle, but with the surface decoration largely obscured by corrosion. There were priginally four integral lugs on the back, of which three survive. Possibly the central element from an openwork phalera.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
88.3H/3.35
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 IIIa
Acquisition
Donation, 10/2/1988
Measurements
length / mm:46
height / mm:29
thickness / mm:4
Material
copper alloy
Location
In store
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