NMS-6C3DB3: Medieval to post-medieval apothecaries' weight for ½ drachm

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APOTHECARY WEIGHT

Unique ID: NMS-6C3DB3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval to post-medieval flat and sub-rectangular lead apothecaries' weight for ½ drachm. A double-lined V with a transverse line in each arm has been stamped on one face. 14.3 x 12.2 x 1.7mm. Weight 1.905g / 29.4 grains (1 drachm = 60 grains). 15th - 16th century.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 14.3 mm
Width: 12.2 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 1.905 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 20th December 2019 - Monday 26th October 2020

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 34985
Other reference: ECKC112020

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Stamped

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
Parish or ward: Rocklands (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL9996
Four figure Latitude: 52.52551635
Four figure longitude: 0.93202451
1:25K map: TL9996
1:10K map: TL99NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 3 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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