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Late Bronze Age phalera
In the form of a domed disc of thin sheet metal with a flange having a strong rim moulding and a pronounced moulding towards the inner margin of the flange. At the centre there is a concave circular plate with a raised edge; the oval loop on the reverse is held to the plate by a rivet.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
12.11/16
Find Information
Site Name: Llyn Fawr, Rhigos
Collection Method: surface find
Date: 1911
Notes: found in a small area on the east side of Llyn Fawr lying in peat on the bed of the lake, which was at that time being cleared to facilitate the completion of a reservoir
Acquisition
Donation, 31/1/1912
Measurements
diameter / mm:178.0
diameter / mm:39.5*
maximum thickness / mm:3.0
thickness / mm
weight / g:137.9
Material
copper alloy
Techniques
cast
Location
In store
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