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Description: | A complete cast lead possible trading weight, probably dating from the Roman - Post Medieval period, dating between AD 43 - 1600 (diameter: 44.5mm; thickness: 5.5mm; weight: 72.74g).The weight is circular in plan and flat in section. The probable weight only appears to be marked on one side, where a possible slightly recessed 'VII' appears in the centre. There is no other decoration on this artefact. Overall, the possible weight is in a worn but fair condition.Similar examples are illustrated in Biggs, N & Withers, P, 2000, 'Lead Weights: The David Rogers Collection', pages 15-6, ref nos 1-3. Biggs & Withers also state that other similar weights have been found in the vicinity of Chester, which are consistent with the Roman weight-system. However, they are also 'consistent with the averdepois system, and and they could conceivably belong to the 16th century.
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