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Description: | A lead steelyard weight of probable Roman date. The weight of this piece equates roughly to 1 Roman libra (pound).The object is conical and has a central vertical hole into which is fitted an iron suspension loop. This suspension loop is made from a folded strip of iron and probably originally protruded from the top; this part is now missing, but the outwards folded ends can be seen on the underside. The surfaces of the piece are worn and corroded. It measures 44.5mm in diameter, by 37.3mm high and weighs 322.95g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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