CATALOGUE 7
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Copper-alloy. Detector find from the plough soil close to a Lincolnshire Priory site by Syd Cambell Complete example. Vertical arm has a stepped finial with the main body having a slightly rounded profile. This tumbrel is only very lightly decorated with three punched dots on the body and two more on the coin tray. The illustrated purse frame was found close by. Height 7.9cm. Length of balance arm 6.1cm Weight to balance 12 grains - used with 12 grain penny of 1464-1526. Published - Treasure Hunting Magazine - March 1987 |