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Pilum?? - John Melfordicus - 02-11-2015
I obtained this object some years ago, the seller said that it had been found within the roots of an upturned tree close to Hadrians Wall, any ideas
[attachment=11750]RomanPilumshaft1stCent.jpg[/attachment]
Pilum?? - jkaler48 - 02-11-2015
could be an iron trade or currency bar http://dorsetsea.swgfl.org.uk/html/seafaring/poole/cargo.htm
Pilum?? - John Melfordicus - 02-12-2015
This is another photo of the item, it measures 75cm long
Pilum?? - John Melfordicus - 02-12-2015
Thanks for your reply, I am trying to add another photo, as what it does not show, is the pointed iron rod to the left of the photo, the length of the complete item is 75cm long. Regards John
Pilum?? - John Melfordicus - 02-13-2015
I obtained this object some years ago, the seller said that it had been found within the roots of an upturned tree close to Hadrians Wall, any ideas