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« on: April 16, 2010, 06:31:05 PM »

Out for a couple of hours today and found this lovely Roman Brooch with pin intact.

Any ideas of type?
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« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2010, 06:31:59 PM »
1st reaction is a dolphin brooch -- i'll check it out ..... nice find there bob
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« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2010, 06:34:03 PM »
http://gilliscoins.com/antiquities/iron_age_and_roman_brooches/index.htm

i stand corrected, its a trumpet brooch
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« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2010, 06:34:27 PM »
All i can say is its a cracking find well done PaulB. Cool
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« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2010, 06:37:38 PM »
Super find well done Bob  Wink
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« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2010, 06:44:49 PM »
thats a lovely brooch there well done
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« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2010, 06:51:21 PM »
Lovely find RJM and in smashing condition, Alan I think it's a "crossbow brooch".
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« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2010, 06:52:10 PM »
Great find Bob. Looks to me like a T-shape brooch, 1st-2nd century.
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« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2010, 06:54:25 PM »
yeah it could be a crossbow, but if u take a look at the posted link, about halfway down the page is a piccy almost identical to bobs - unless me eyes deceive me!!

however, i'm happy to stand corrected
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« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2010, 07:04:21 PM »
hi
Great find Bob .Good job the slab lifter didnt smash it.
Cheers Andrew
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« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2010, 07:12:43 PM »
very nice find that mate, A good start for next months find of the month Bob, Wink
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« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2010, 07:32:43 PM »
Stunning , thats what its all about guys , Cracking condition as well.

Well done Bob.  Grin
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« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2010, 07:34:55 PM »
Thats a very nice brooch, well saved Bob.  Smiley
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« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2010, 07:40:17 PM »
beautiful brooch bob,lovley condition,dont find many with the pin intact,well done
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« Reply #14 on: April 16, 2010, 07:41:38 PM »
havent found a roman broach as yet but if they look as good as that one ,i eagerly wait for the day,,,,,nice one fella.
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