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WEIGHT
Unique ID: SF-514B76
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A lead probably Roman weight, dating to AD 42-410. It is sub-conical and has a flat base. On the side of the base there is a crude and irregular groove, which might be just due to the casting process.
Height: 20.61mm
Diameter: 18.69mm
Weight: 42.35g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 42
Date to: Circa AD 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 20.61 mm
Weight: 42.35 g
Diameter: 18.69 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Finder's reference: field A1, no. 211.
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
References cited
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