1999-10-12 00:00:00 Sally Worrell sworrell 2011-02-24 12:18:32 Daniel Pett dpett HAMP208 COIN WEIGHT The surface of the piece is worn, but it appears to have been struck from the same dies as BMC II, pg. 448, no. 1441 and BM CM 1915, 5-7 2568 (ex. Morgam, ex. Evans, ex. Chancton). The function of the piece is not totally clear. It could represent a trial piece for new dies, struck in lead before the commencement of the silver coinage. This seems particularly plausible since the coin was found so close to Winchester, and was struck with Winchester dies. However, the piece is quite thick and heavy and it seems questionable whether such a thick piece would have been used simply for testing the dies. Alternatively, the piece may represent a weight, possibly a coin weight. At 32.89g the piece does not correspond well with the contemporary ounce and mark, but it is possible that it may represent a weight of 24 pennies, or 2 shillings. Both die duplicates have a weight of 1.38g and 1.38 mulitiplied by 24 gives a total weight of 33.12g. The object shows some wear and tear, which might account for a slight weight loss. Identification by Gareth Williams, British Museum Lead EARLY MEDIEVAL EARLY MEDIEVAL Late 1056 1059 1999-10-12 00:00:00 HAMPSHIRE WINCHESTER POINT( ) Calculated from centroid of field SU52NW SU4512 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 FASW Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 1999 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.