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BROOCH
Unique ID: DENO-972F92
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy dolphin type brooch of the Roman period, dating from c. AD 55 - c. AD 100.
The pin, catchplate and foot are missing, presumed lost in antiquity.
Two cylindrical wings project from either side at the top. The wings have been decorated with raised ridges on the outer edge. Remains of the iron axis bar can be seen on the outer edges of the wings. The bow terminates in a broken rounded point, as a result of a break, presumed in antiquity. The foot and catchplate are missing presumed lost in antiquity. The brooch is undecorated.
The brooch measures 19.8 mm in length and is 22.3 mm wide. It has a thickness of 6.2 mm and weighs 6.2 g.
The brooch is a mid to light green in colour with an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.
Class: Dolphin
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 55
Date to: Circa AD 100
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 19.8 mm
Width: 22.3 mm
Thickness: 6.2 mm
Weight: 6.2 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E8323
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Newark and Sherwood (District)
Parish or ward: Cotham (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK8047
Four figure Latitude: 53.01433609
Four figure longitude: -0.80899998
1:25K map: SK8047
1:10K map: SK84NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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