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Roman copper alloy trulleus handle
Detached handle of trulleus, the discoid end of which is pierced by a circular suspension hole decorated with concentric rings; maker's stamp CIPI POLIBI F(ECIT) and graffito on underside. Products of the Capuan family of Cipii occur widely in the Roman provinces and many vessels by Polybius (variously spelt on stamps) from Britain are listed. (McPeake & Moore 1978, 331-4). Polybius' work is dated to circa 65-85AD and this would agree with the present context.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
88.3H/3.1
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
Measurements
length / mm:70
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