Record ID: KENT-4DA2EF
Object type: AMULET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy amulet of Roman date (c. AD 75-120). Description: The object remains as the rectangular plate and anthropomorphic terminal. The plate is rectangular in section, having sides set at a 90 degree angle. At one end, the plate ends at a break with an inward-curving edge. At the terminal end, the plate is decorated with two or three raised transverse ridges. From here, the object squares off and an integrally cast fist-shaped terminal projects. The thumb is tucked in and the index finger is slightly extended, making the 'manus fica'…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-2BE126
Object type: AMULET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy phallic amulet of a type strongly associated with the early Roman military. The amulet has an incomplete rectangular body that has a side wall 6mm in length tapering to the break. The side wall is decorated with diagonal grooves. The body has a circular hole in the centre, though only half of this remains. From one end projects a flat plate with a downturned terminal. The terminal is in the form of a hand, clearly showing five fingers with the index finger slightly extended, making the 'manus fica' gesture. The 'manus fico' (literally 'fig sign') …
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.