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Description: | A complete lead or lead alloy possible apothecary weight of Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1600 - AD 1800.The weight is sub squareand rectangular in cross section. The obverse is uneven and shows signs of decoration but what form this takes is unclear. The reverse is undecorated.The weight measures 17.3 mm in length and is 17.2 mm wide. It has a thickness of 2.5 mm and weighs 5.5 g (0.2 oz).The weight is a light grey to light brown in colour with an uneven patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.It is possible that this could be a small square of inlay from a box but more like an apothecary weight.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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