2024-03-28T10:36:29+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/408394/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/408394/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/408394/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/408394/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/408394/format/pdfhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/408394/format/rdfhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/408394408394WAW-350E66PAS4CA350E6001B47UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT30.0611.5218.7224.37.5911UNKNOWN16501850A cast copper alloy object of unknown date and function.
It is rectangular in plan, and section. The upper surface exhibits a central V shaped groove down the length of the object. A central solitary projection (2.86mm wide, 4.08mm tall) is present next to the edge of the groove. The lower surface is undulating and uneven. Pitting is present. It does not appear to have been cast into a mould.
It is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Along the edges, patches are present where the bare metal is visible. This could be the result of over-handling or enthusastic cleaning.
It measures 30.06mm in length, 18.72mm wide and 11.52mm tall. The base is 7.59mm thick. It weighs 24.3 grams.
A direct parallel for this object has not yet been found. It is possibly the casting jet, from the bronze casting process or a bronze ingot for another purpose, or it could be a form of gaming counter. It is probably of Post Medieval dating (c1650 to c1850). 2010-09-29 15:44:542010-10-13 14:32:00411Certain113636PAS4CA350E6001B477141WAWCopper alloy10627CastCompletePOST MEDIEVALPMx41047p0gjgrs6sgxPOST MEDIEVALPMx41047p0gjgrs6sgxMetal detectorCircaCirca3926173890433013890441426SO6844SO6844SO64SE52.0934114-2.4685031926347629810300244WAW-350E66.jpg2Unknown: Unidentified copper ingotBirmingham Museums Trust5images/tgilmore/West MidlandsGardenOtherEuropean RegionUnitary AuthorityCounty of HerefordshireUnitary AuthorityCounty of HerefordshireCivil Parish52.0894-2.44645BosburyReturned to finder97484