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SF-80B874: Uncertain Copper-alloy Object

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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT

Unique ID: SF-80B874

Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper-alloy object of uncertain function or date. It is hollow, lunular in form and with a thickened outer/lower edge. The surfaces appear to be undecorated, but have suffered from post-depositional wear that has removed much of the patina and resulted in some encrustation of the surviving surfaces. Traces of a circumferential seam can be seen on both inner and outer edges. It measures 7.10mm in maximum thickness, has an external diameter of 18.39mm, and weighs 2.20g. The precise function of this object remains uncertain. A similar example tentatively dated to the Post-Medieval period is recorded from Norfolk (SF-83A341). The current example might be of similar date, although an earlier date range cannot be ruled out entirely.

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1500
Date to: AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 7.1 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18.39 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st August 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Nacton

References cited

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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