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Description: | A lead alloy probable weight. It is rectangular in shape and section. This small weight weighs 9.72g, which translates to 150.002 grains. It measures 17mm x 14.2mm x 4.7mm. On one surface of the weight there are two parallel grooves in one corner. The significance of this is unclear. The weight has a grey hue with speckled white patina. Similar shaped weights on the database usually date from the Post medieval period and were often used for weighing bullion or as apothecary??s weights. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Cooper, Amy - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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