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Description: | A cast copper-alloy circular trade weight of late medieval to post-medieval date. The weight has an incised circular groove c. 3.7mm from the circumference. There is a central punch around which a raised circle with a shallow circular depression beyond. Resting on the border groove is a crowned Lombardic 'h'. This mark was institued by Henry VII in 1495 and lasted into the reign of his son, Henry VIII (Biggs 1992, 48). The lower surface of the weight features considerable evidence of linear filing with many marks running diagonally and crossing each other. Its weight equates to half an ounce avoirdupois, assuming a loss of 4-5% weight through wear and any inconsistencies. The artefact now has a largely dark grey patina. Inscription: h | Subjects: | trade weight | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Webley, Robert - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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