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Description: | Lead Weight. Cast plano-convex or stepped conical weight with central moulded aperture of diameter 3.5mm, probably made in an open mould. Patinated overall. The mass may suggest this to represent two Scandinavian units of 4.07gms, as used in Viking Age bullion transactions. A use as a fishing line weight would also be possible. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 865-1000.Diameter: 15.5mm, Thickness: 8.2mm, Weight: 8.19gms.
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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