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Unique ID: IOW-92DF1B
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy bead of Unknown date, possibly Roman to post-Medieval (AD 43-1900).
This bead is short and biconical in form with a flattened top and bottom. It has a central circular perforation with parallel sides and measures c. 4.9mm in diameter.
This bead is light and mid-green with small patches of a darker green patina.
Diameter: 13.6mm; thickness: 6.4mm. Weight: 4.67g.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 43
Date to: Exactly AD 1900
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6.4 mm
Weight: 4.67 g
Diameter: 13.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Other reference: IOW2014-5-53
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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