WMID-ACB75C: Post-medieval: incomplete copper alloy cylindrical possible die or stamp

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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT

Unique ID: WMID-ACB75C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper alloy cylindrical possible die or stamp, of uncertain dating, possibly Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1800).

The artefact consists of a cylinder, with one flat surface, with a bevelled edge, and one indented surface, with a probable bevelled edge. The indented surface has been decorated, with a scallop shell design. The sides are undecorated.

It measures 6.8 mm in length, with a diameter of 9.0 mm. The scallop shell is 1.0 mm below the surface. It weighs 2.2 g.

The artefact is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 6.8 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 9 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Michaelchurch Escley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO2838
Four figure Latitude: 52.03571008
Four figure longitude: -3.05102051
1:25K map: SO2838
1:10K map: SO23NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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