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Name: Coolus E 06 (Xanten)
Robinson type: Coolus E
Findspot: Xanten (DEU)
Date: first half, 1st century AD.
Now kept: Xanten Museum, Inv. RMX 91,15.005
Dimensions: H. (overall) 192mm, L. 293mm. Skull: H, (without hinge) 190mm; B, 204mm, circumference ca. 663mm. Neck guard: T. max. 60mm, B. max. 227mm. Crest holder: H. 32mm, B. max. 24mm. Face guard rnax. 4mm; Th. Max. 23mm. Hinge: B 32mm
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Remarks:
  • Helmet bowl is partially dented, with some damage to the edges of the forehead brow band on the right. The neck guard is slightly bent, and the plume holder has been torn out and pressed into the bowl somewhat.
  • The helmet bowl has an oxidised patina.
  • The hinge plates for the cheek guards are attached with bronze ball-headed rivets.
References:
  • Schalles, H.J., (1993) in Schreiter, Ch. (Ed.), "Geschichte aus dem Kies. Neue Funde aus dem alten Rhein bei Xanten", Xantener Berichte, 3, Mil 3 Infanteriehelm, Abb. 26, Taf. 21
Now kept: Xanten

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