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MOUNT
Unique ID: NMGW-676C15
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy mount of uncertain date, possibly Roman
The mount is incomplete, broken as it narrows to a shaft (with a surviving length of 11.0mm and a weight of 16.0g). The top face is circular (with a diameter of 22.3mm) and has a slight raised border (0.5mm high). At the centre of the face is an irregular ring (5.8mm diameter) with a crude, off-centre cell. No evidence of enamel is evident within either recessed area. A diagonal chord cuts the face, possibly a casting seam. The underside narrows to the break (where it has a diameter of 9.5mm) and is enhanced with a single incised groove. The surface has a dark-green patina.
The fragmentary state of the mount and lack of diagnostic features makes confident identification difficult, it is possible that the mount is part of a furniture mount of Roman date.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 11 mm
Weight: 16 g
Diameter: 22.3 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NMWPA 2013.167.2
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Wales (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Monmouthshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Monmouthshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Caerwent (Community)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: ST4493
Four figure Latitude: 51.63300839
Four figure longitude: -2.81050507
1:25K map: ST4493
1:10K map: ST49SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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