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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Unique ID: WMID-5DCB35
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy and iron, possible handle of uncertain function and dating (AD 43 to AD 1900).
The possible handle is circular in shape, with a rectangular cross section. The remains of an square sectioned iron shank are present, attached to one side. Both side of the handle are heavily worn and any original decorational detail has been lost.
It measures 19.0 mm in diameter, 3.7 mm thick and weighs 4.9 g.
The possible handle is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of most of the original surface detail.
This artefact bears a resemblance to a Roman coin, but no detail can be made out. It is possible that it is a musical instrument key or other similar style of handle. Dating is uncertain, but is probably between AD 43 and AD 1900.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.7 mm
Weight: 4.9 g
Diameter: 19 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: North Warwickshire (District)
Parish or ward: Maxstoke (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SP2387
Four figure Latitude: 52.48044435
Four figure longitude: -1.66277046
1:25K map: SP2387
1:10K map: SP28NW
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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