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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Unique ID: YORYM-F15152
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
TREASURE CASE : 2012 T431
A small lump of gold of uncertain date. The object is sub-circular in plan with a D-shaped section and smooth rounded edges. It is likely to be casting waste.
Date: Unknown
Dimensions: Diameter: 14.4mm; Thickness: 4.4mm; Weight 5.3g.
Discussion:
Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find, and despite it containing a minimum of 10% precious metal, it cannot be securely dated to pre-1712 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being declared not Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2012T431
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.4 mm
Weight: 5.3 g
Diameter: 14.4 mm
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2012T431
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Hambleton (District)
To be known as: Thormanby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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