2011-01-24 12:56:52 Kate Sumnall ksumnall 2011-02-08 14:42:00 Kate Sumnall ksumnall LON-D77140 BUTTON A late Medieval - early Post Medieval copper alloy button (1450-1550). This button has a circular, dished (concave) head and integral square shank. The shank is orientated slightly off-centre on the reverse. There seems to be a casting flaw in the outer surface of the shank as the metal is pocked by air bubbles and is roughened. The front surface is decorated with radiating lines of rocker arm decoration (zig-zag lines) and there is a border of a pair of parallel concentric lines running around the edge of the button. The copper alloy has a bright yellow appearance due to its deposition within a riverine environment. Ian Smith provided the dating for this button based on his extensive knowledge and experience and the context within the foreshore in which it was found. Dimensions: thickness: 9.25mm; diameter: 18.86mm; weight: 4.13g. A late Medieval - early Post Medieval copper alloy button (1450-1550). This button has a circular, dished (concave) head and integral square shank. The shank is orientated slightly off-centre on the reverse. There seems to be a casting flaw in the outer surface of the shank as the metal is pocked... Copper alloy Cast MEDIEVAL MEDIEVAL Late POST MEDIEVAL Early 1450 1550 18.86 9.25 Good Complete 2011-01-24 12:56:52 GREATER LONDON CITY OF LONDON CITY OF LONDON POINT( ) From Map TQ38SW TQ3280 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 LON Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.