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Description: | Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable Medieval date (1200-1500 AD). The weight is broadly circular in plan and regular in cross section. The upper face is relatively flat and has a series of stamped marks impressed upon it. These marks seem to be the same, being a detailed fleur-de-lis set within a diamond shaped (square aligned on its point) stamp. The stamp has been applied at least four times to the surface in an irregular pattern. The reverse face of the weight has a series of small nicks which are broadly sub-triangular in shape. It is likely that these have been caused by a knife or small blade. There are several possible stamps on this face, including a partial crown; however the nicks and limited abrasion obscure the detail. The weight is a mid cream grey colour with an even, but slightly corroded and abraded, patina which covers all surfaces. This weight is most likely to date from the later medieval period, although a direct parallel has not been found. The weight measures 28.2mm in diameter and is 4.7mm thick. It weighs 21.81 grams or 0.77ozs (336.6 grains).
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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