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Antiquities Discussion Forums => Fibulae and Clothing Items => Topic started by: vatos on May 08, 2012, 03:47:14 pm

Title: Finds from roman site, id please?
Post by: vatos on May 08, 2012, 03:47:14 pm

Hi guys,

I am searching the same pasture (Roman) land for a while now.
I found soem nice things like coins , fibulaes etc.
But i have three finds that miss identification , maybe you are be able to help me.

First find : Bronze, weigth 28 gram. On both sides its open.
Second find : Bronze weight , weigth 4 gram. Looks like a big ring.

Ty very much
Arend.

Title: Re: Finds from roman site, id please?
Post by: Molinari on May 09, 2012, 08:14:16 am

The first one looks like a twisted up fibula.  Perhaps bent by modern farm equipment?

Nick

Title: Re: Finds from roman site, id please?
Post by: SC on May 14, 2012, 10:47:39 am

The first is a kraftig profilierte type fibula.  It could be broken but it also looks like an incomplete item.  One that was cast but never finished.  Hard to tell though in the state it is in.

Shawn