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Post-Medieval silver pin
Silver pin with gilt spherical head, and decoration of filigree wire forming pentafoils (five circles around a central circle and granule, within a larger circle), and granules. At the top of the head a single granule sits within a small filigree circle, surrounded by four granules (one missing). A double band of filigree wire encircles the girth of the head, disguising the seam join for the two halves of the hollow head. The pin shaft is very regular and appears drawn.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2000.21H
Find Information
Site Name: Mathern, Monmouthshire
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 1998 / Nov / 7
Notes: In field to the north of the M4 motorway at a depth of 7cm in fresh ploughsoil
Measurements
length / mm:90
diameter / mm:15 [of head]
weight / g:8.8
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