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Roman copper alloy stud
Repoussé stud with a central rivet at the back, slightly burred. On the face, within a circular beaded border, appears a bearded, and possibly cuirassed, bust to right, with tight locks of hair, mostly worn off. In front, a palm-branch; behind, a lenticular hooked object. Probably an apron fitting.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
65.170A/3.2
Find Information
Site Name: Caerleon Fortress Baths, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1965 / Mar - May
Acquisition
Collected officially, 20/5/1965
Measurements
diameter / mm:22.0
length / mm:5.0 (rivet)
thickness / mm:1.0 (stud)
Material
copper alloy
Location
Caerleon: Case 06 Arms and Armour
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