Copper-alloy, 80.67 grams, 37.24 mm tall by 27.41 mm diameter. Circa 1st century BC. Being the cast head from a chariot linch pin. The upper surface showing a recessed triskele design. With part of the original iron pin remaining and showing the tansverse hole for securing the head to the pin. Interestingly, the head of this terminal shows flattening at the sides where it has rubbed against the chariot wheel. Reference: Benet's Artefacts of England and the United Kingdom, second edition, page 101. Provenance: found Oxfordshire. A rare item.