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STUD
Unique ID: WILT-93B523
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete Roman (AD 43-410, though probably 100-300 century in date due to the use of enamel) copper alloy stud with enamel decoration, with a small tear in the head of the stud and much of the enamel decoration missing. It stands 6.72mm tall an the head measures 18.94mm in diameter. The stud weighs 2.01g.
The circular head has a down-turned rim, which Crummy (1981, p.116) suggests would have provided an extra grip on the surface, presumably leather, into which they were set. At the centre is a circular area, deeper than the rest of the head, with traces of red enamel at its centre. Around are traces of a duller red, possibly orange. Around this is a narrow copper alloy wall, then between this and the rim a small square or blue enamel survives. Possibly this area was filled with alternating coloured enamel.
To the reverse projects a circular-sectioned shaft c.2.5mm in diameter, terminating in a flat foot 9.20mm in diameter.
Cf. Crummy, N 1981; The small finds from excavation in Colchester 1971-9, p.118 fig.121.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 6.72 mm
Weight: 2.01 g
Diameter: 18.94 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 31st May 2012 - Wednesday 29th August 2012
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Inlaid with enamel
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Swindon (Unitary Authority)
District: Swindon (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Swindon
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crummy, N. | 1983 | Colchester Archaeological Report 2: The Roman small finds from excavations in Colchester, 1971-9 | Colchester | Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd | 118 | fig.121 |
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