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Roman copper alloy one piece brooch
The bow kicks out sharply at the head and is of circular cross-section; the wire of the spring is of rather squarer cross-section. The catchplate is damaged. Mid-1st century A.D.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
82.10H/3.14
Find Information
Site Name: Usk Detention Centre, Usk
Grid Reference: SO 3801 0057
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1969
Notes: from fortress pit
Acquisition
Donation, 2/3/1982
Measurements
length / mm:49.0
width / mm:11.0 (across head)
thickness / mm:3.0
Material
copper alloy
Techniques
wrought
Location
Caerleon: Case 04 Usk Bronzes
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