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Description: | A Roman copper alloy steelyard weight in the form of a male bust. The weight measures 33.93mm in length, 21.26mm in width and has a maximum thickness of 15.29mm. It weighs 23g. Although corroded the bust appears to be bearded and have curly hair. On top of the head is a small attachment loop with a circular perforation. On each side of the attachment loop is a small triangular expansion extending vertically from the head. Although these have the appearance of animal ears, they are likely to represent the winged helmet of Mercury, and therefore the bust is likely to be a representation of the Roman god Mercury. This is particularly appropriate as Mercury was considered to be a patron of merchants and trade. Similar steelyard weights have been found at South Shields Roman fort, Tyne and Wear. These, however, depict Diana and Minerva. (Allason-Jones and Miket, 1984, 3.472 and 3.473) | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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