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PENANNULAR RING
Unique ID: PAS-BF2BC7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A small Late Bronze Age penannular ring of fat `D' section, the flatter face facing inwards. The object appears to be made by folding sheet gold over a core of another material, probably of copper. Exterior surfaces are relatively well smoothed, but the interior and the terminal faces are less well finished, such that folds and crimps remain clear.
Dimensions and metal content: Diameter: 15.2 x 13.9mm; weight: 4.4g. X-ray fluorescence analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated an approximate gold content of 78 per cent for the cover.
Class: Gold Plated Penannular Ring with Copper Alloy Core
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Warwickshire Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2001T103
Chronology
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Date from: 1150 BC
Date to: 800 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Width: 13.9 mm
Weight: 4.4 g
Diameter: 15.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 23rd July 2001
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2001T103
Museum accession number: (P&EE 103)
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Stratford-on-Avon (District)
To be known as: Bidford on Avon
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 0.01 metre square.
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