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Unique ID: IOW-DC9586
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete probable Roman copper-alloy tanged awl or punch (AD 43-409).
Slightly less than half of the object is tapering and square in cross-section. This part forms a tang. The remainder tapers to a point and is circular in cross-section.
The object has a pitted green patina and the break is old.
Length: 43.6mm; diameter: 3.9mm. Weight: 2.89g.
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: County / local importance
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 43
Date to: Exactly AD 409
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 43.6 mm
Weight: 2.89 g
Diameter: 3.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 29th July 2015 - Wednesday 29th July 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2015-1-301
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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