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Record ID: GAT-036F34
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
First to mid second century Roman copper alloy "dolphin" brooch. Long thin arched and tapering bow, forming a rounded square in section. There is a long, triangular, recessed panel running along the back of the bow, possibly originally retaining enamel. At its tail the bow thickens to form a "droplet" shape. The stub of the catch plate survives. The wings are short and semi circular in section (hollow at the back) and terminate in a flattened knop.
Created on: Friday 15th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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Record ID: GAT-03AF25
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Published
1st century Roman cast copper alloy wheel plate brooch. It has a raised inner and outer rim between which is a recessed surface which is slightly convex in section forming a slight rounded central ridge. Four opposed spokes which are triangular in section attach the rim to a central hub which is circular and cylindrical. It has a raised outer rim and a recessed area surrounding a central rounded knop.
The fixing method was by pin located between two upstanding perforated lugs cast with the brooch body; these survive though one of the lugs is partially broken away. The pin was locke…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
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Record ID: GAT-03DA92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman Struck silver denarius of Hadrian, 2nd century, in very good condition
Obverse: Laureate bust of Hadrian facing right.
Inscription: HADRIANUS AUGUSTUS
Reverse: Seated figure facing left, right hand extended holding a wreath(?)
Inscription: COS II(I)
Created on: Friday 15th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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Record ID: GAT-040DC5
Object type: ANIMAL REMAINS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A side of a set of antlers, broken off just above the skull and comprising two tines. Shows signs of wear/use comprising two fairly flat facets on one side that define more or less the same plane of wear. Two other minor wear surfaces exist: one at the tip of the main tine and the other halfway along the smaller one. These do not seem to be associated. The smaller tine also appears somewhat polished. The antler is cracked/split in places and the internal fine porous bone structure is visible at the broken off end and revealed by the heavy wear on the main tine. Apparently found associ…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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