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Description: | Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable Medieval - Post Medieval date (1350 - 1700). The weight is broadly circular in plan and domed (D shaped) in cross section. The front face is irregular decorated with a raised cast pattern. This consists of a cross which divides the weight in four. At the centre of the cross is a raised domed pellet, and in each angle are similar domed pellets. The overall design mirrors that of medieval coinage and later lead tokens. The reverse face of the weight is plain. The weight is a mid grey colour with an even, but slightly corroded and abraded, patina which covers all surfaces. A direct parallel for this weight has not been found, but similar designs can be seen in Biggs and Withers Lead Weights pages 24-26. This example is most likely to date from the later medieval or post medieval periods and have been used as an ounce weight. The weight measures 25.9mm in diameter and is 8mm thick. It weighs 29.2 grams or 1.03ozs (450 grains).
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