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Roman lead baggage label
A thin rectangular baggage label with a dark patina and a small hole for attachment in corner. The label has been lightly incised on both faces. The inscription on the reverse indicates that the owner's name was Calvinius Varenianus. Slight damage to two edges.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
88.165H/170
Find Information
Site Name: Roman Gates Site, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1980-1981
Notes: found during excavation of the barrack blocks and rampart buildings of the Roman gates site
Acquisition
purchase, 22/8/1988
Measurements
length / mm:32
width / mm:25
Material
Lead
Location
Caerleon: Case 07 Military Fittings
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