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Copper disc
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Object Number 29-45-50/H682
Display Title Copper disc
Descriptions
Object Description Small copper disk
Inventory Description Copper disc, concave shaped, broken.
Classification
  • Miscellaneous
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon / Tuscany / <County> / <City> / Goulfei
Intrasite South trench, 13’ - 13’8 down
Additional Geographic Terms Shari Basin; Sudan
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 2.1 x 0.8 x 0.5 cm (13/16 x 5/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object H682

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