Record ID: NMGW-3664A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mediaeval quarter penny of an unknown ruler, dated from AD 1247-1509. Possibly a copper alloy contemporary copy, the only discernible feature on the obverse field looks like the cross from a sceptre, but it is in the wrong position.
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-3649F3
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy miniature votive axe of Late Bronze Age to Romano-British date (c.1200 BC-AD 400). The miniature axe head is sub-rectangular in plan and triangular in section with a total length of 17.6mm. The ‘mouth’ of the axe is solid (2.1mm thick x 6.7mm wide) with a small central drilled hole (c.1mm diameter) probably representing a socket. The width narrows on one side to an integrally cast loop (4.0mm long) with a small perforation c.1.6mm in diameter (the loop begins 2mm from the mouth). The sides of the object are straight and one side (same …
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-D18575
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type, depicting Victory standing left on a prow on the reverse. Possibly mint of Trier. Parts of the inscription are missing.
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-D1264B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman radiate (barbarous radiate), probably of Tetricus I (AD 271-274), dating to AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). Uncertain reverse type, depicting a figure advancing right, holding a bent spear. It bears resemblance to DIANAE LVCIFERAE, Cunetio 2430.
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-D114B8
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy miniature votive axe of Late Bronze Age to Romano-British date (c.1200 BC-AD 400). The miniature axe head is sub-rectangular in plan and triangular in section with a total length of 17.9mm. The ‘mouth’ of the axe is solid (1.9mm thick x 7.8mm wide) and narrows on one side to an integrally cast loop (4.0mm long) with a small perforation c.1.3mm in diameter (the loop begins 2.6mm from the mouth). The sides of the object are straight and one side (same side as the loop) extends to the blade edge where the object reaches a maximum width of 9.3mm and…
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-BCC60A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval chinfrão, or meio real, of D. Afonso V of Portugal (AD 1438-1481). Mint of Porto (as indicated by the letter P on the obverse field). Coin has been clipped, most of the inscription is missing.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-A73037
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Headstud type, dating to the Roman period (c. 75-200 AD). The brooch is heavily worn and difficult to identify a subtype. The brooch is missing its foot, catchplate, mechanism, pin, much of the wings and the composite headstud itself, while the surface of the bow is heavily damaged. The head of the bow has two wings with an incomplete width of 17.6mm, incomplete height of 6.1mm and an incomplete depth of 3.3mm. The reverse of the wings is broken nearly flat, with the original surface remaining only as a shallow groove (likely holding the axis …
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-A5C7CE
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy tanged and collared chisel of Late Bronze Age date, probably of Wilburton or Ewart Park metalworking industry, corresponding with Needham’s (1996) Periods 6-7, dated to c.1150-750 BC. The chisel is comprised of the blade and a fraction of the tang with a surviving overall length of 65.5mm. The tang is 9.8mm long (terminating in an old break), sub-square in section (5.4mm wide x 4.9mm deep) and flares out to a sub-oval collar (2.9mm tall x 11.5mm wide x 10mm deep) that narrows before the flanged shoulder (with a minimum width of 7.5mm). The sides of…
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-A15CB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver, probably foreign, coin, of uncertain date but probably medieval to post-medieval. Most of the coin is worn blank but near one edge of both faces shows symbols or lettering, possibly a non-Western script.
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-668BC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), coronet initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1569 (North 1997). 
Created on: Friday 12th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-66636F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver groat of Mary I (1553-1554), Pomegranate privy mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1553-1554 (North 1960). The coin appears to have been folded twice in the style of a "love token" or lucky coin, but has since been flattened.
Created on: Friday 12th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-662B56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-1322), Class 11b, minted in London, 1312-1314 (North 1061). The coin is folded so most of the reverse is not visible.
Created on: Friday 12th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-3D2DF7
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy decorative terminal from a pair of nut crackers, probably of post medieval date (c.AD 1600-1800). The object is a solid cylindrical rod with a total length of 65.7mm that tapers gradually from the break (where the diameter is 7.2mm) to a moulded acorn terminal. The base of the acorn is 6.7mm in diameter with an overall length of 8.4mm. The surface of the object is rough and mottled mid-green with patches of lighter green and bluish green. The object weighs 12.58g. The rod is a fragment of a well recorded and consistent design of post medieval nut crac…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-BD13AF
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy in the form of a head of uncertain date, likely Post Medieval. The object is a fragment of a larger whole, the purpose of which is uncertain. The object is sub-oval in plan, with a near plano-convex section, the obverse being bast in relief and the reverse being slightly concave (suggested by Mark Redknap to be indicative of shrinkage produced by casing in an open mould).  Every edge of the object is a break, indicating the object formed part of a larger, flat object. The obverse is decorated in the form of a male face, with a beard executed with l…
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-950E0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period AD 163-164 (Reece Period 8). P M TR P XVIII IMP II COS III ARMEN reverse type, depicting Armenia, seated left on ground in mournful attitude; before her, vexillim and shield; left hand rests on bow. Mint of Rome. RIC III Marcus Aurelius 81
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-7EFFA1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy mount of late Early Medieval to Medieval date, likely dating from the 11th to earlier 13th century in date. The mount is complete apart from the two non-integral rivets, which survive as stumps. The mount is flat in section (excepting the rivets) and roughly a wide shield shape in plan, with a near flat top and sides that curve smoothly down to the lowest point. The top edge of the mount is very slightly concave and measures 29.4mm between its rounded corners. The sides curve out slightly below the top corners giving the maximum width of the mount (30…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Friday 12th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-7ECBDA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date (c.1300-1400 AD). The matrix is of conical form with hexagonal facets and is missing the rim of the die as well as the upper part of the handle. The central device is in the form of a stag, deer, or hart, standing or running left, roughly but competently carved with a tail, four and hind legs, and large branching antlers set within a circular field. The legend is largely obliterated, with a mullet initial mark at 12 o’clock. The only discernable characters of the inscription are the first and penultimate letter…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-7DE647
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy, iron, and enamel plate brooch of Roman date (c. 80-250 AD). Of Mackreth’s (2011) British Plate type, subtype 2.e (Triskele), cf. no. 10688, Vol 1, pg. 157. The object is incomplete, missing most of the enamel and catch plate, some of the edge, and the pin. The object is flat and sub circular in plan, with a maximum plate thickness of 2mm. The reverse is undecorated, bearing only the single perforated lug (5.7mm long, c. 1.8mm thick) containing the corroded remains of the iron pin mechanism (probably sprung) and the remains of the catchplate (7.5m…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-7C1C3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold medieval quarter noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty Period, Series B, Cross 1 initial mark, minted in London, 1351 (North 1141). Damaged edge but complete.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-7BACC9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy La Tène brooch of Early to Middle Iron Age date (c. 450-200 BC).  The brooch is incomplete, missing the majority of the spring and all of the foot and pin, making it difficult to place in a precise type. The bow is not strongly arched, and ends in a break just as the brooch turns downwards to form the foot. The form of the bow is segmented on the front and sides, each of the 11 segments being slightly bulbous, with broad V sectioned grooves between. The reverse of the bow is undecorated and highly polished even in comparison to the smooth sur…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th August 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-7B8138
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nail, possibly from a ship and of uncertain date- likely Post Medieval but potentially earlier. The nail is cast with a square sectioned shank (9.5mm thick) and a 16.2mm square head, and ends in a transverse break. Nails are difficult to date- the good preservation suggests that the nail is likely of recent date, potentially of the type used in the 18th century to attach copper sheeting to ship’s hulls, but it may also be a well preserved roman nail.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-9451D0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361). Uncertain mint. FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-9446CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of uncertain ruler, possibly from the period AD 330-402. Uncertain reverse type. Possibly a contemporary copy.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-943989
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of uncertain ruler, possibly from the period AD 330-402. Uncertain reverse type. Incomplete.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-942FB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361). Copper alloy, GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type. Pierced.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-942575
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Valentinian I (AD 364-375). Uncertain mint. GLORIA ROMANORUM reverse type.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-941ACC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361). Mint of Trier. CONSTANTINOPOLIS type, with Victory standing left on prow on the reverse.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-94101C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Post Medieval rose farthing of Charles I.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-93F984
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval Edward I penny. Mint of York, 1279-1300. Clipped.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-93ED96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver halfpenny of Henry III. Long cross, Class 5a or 5g, minted in London, between 1250-1265, North 991 or 997.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-93E01F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval silver penny of Edward I to Henry VII.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-93CA5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver halfpenny of Henry II to Henry III, 1180-1247. Short-cross, clipped.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-9346BB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy post-medieval Brecknock silver token (c. AD 1811). The obverse depicts the Arms of Brecon and the legend reads BRECKNOCK SILVER TOKEN FOR XII PENCE. The reverse reads FOR ALL PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. PAYABLE AT GEORGE NORTHS GENERAL WAGON WAREHOUSE.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-80BFAB
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy finger ring or unfinished earring of Roman date (AD 43-410). The object is circular in plan (max external diameter 21.7mm, internal 18.8mm) with a narrow band measuring 1.3mm wide at the narrowest point that gradually widens and thickens towards the top. The top of the ring (or bottom, if an earring) is decorated by a moulding (D-shaped in section) covering half of the ring and reaches its thickest/widest point at the apex where it measures 3.4mm wide by 3.2mm thick. The moulding is decorated by diagonal incised lines creating a ‘wave’ affect. I…
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-588A43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, bent and worn silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), possibly Class 7a, minted in London, 1290-1293 (North 1032).
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-57A0E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to AD 318-324 (Reece Period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type, depicting VOT/V within a laurel wreath. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-57680E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A leg fragment from a large cast copper alloy vessel, probably a cauldron, posnet or skillet likely of 16th century date, but potentially of late Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. 1300-1700 AD).  The fragment is incomplete, with the end of the leg missing and the upper portion ending in a break where it joined the body of the vessel. The leg has a surviving length of 93.6mm, width of 60.3mm, and thickness of 28mm, and weighs 293.6g. The surviving portion of leg has a sub-rectangular section excepting the robust 12.3mm wide midrib running down the centre of the flat front face. …
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-574621
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 310 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type, depicting Sol, chlamys falling from left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding up globe with left hand. Mint of London. RIC VI Londinium 121a.
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-56F626
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to AD 332 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Lyon. RIC VII, p. 138, Lyons, no. 255.
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-56CC06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper alloy unit of the North Thames region / Trinovantes dating to c. 20 BC - AD 10. Obverse: Head right, lines for hair divided by clear centre parting. Reverse: Horse left, pellet circles above and below. As ABC 2413.
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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