LEIC-212055: 212055 Copper alloy pin head

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Unique ID: LEIC-212055

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Published Find published

Roman or Saxon copper alloy pin head, 20mm long and 7mm thick. The pin head is multi-faceted, with sides made up of lozenges and traingles. The top end is pointed. The bottom end where the pin is attached is flat.

Notes:

Pre P.A.S. Interpretation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1
Date to: AD 720

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 20 mm
Width: 7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 10th July 2001

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Blaby (District)
To be known as: Huncote

Spatial coordinates


Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LEIC
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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