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WEIGHT

Unique ID: LON-83DF65

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Circular copper alloy weight stamped on upper surface with a crowned C (indicating manufacture under King Charles). The reverse has file marks.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1625
Date to: Circa AD 1685

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 10 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st February 2006

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Other reference numbers

Museum accession number: 4669/18

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Stamped
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: Tower Hamlets (London Borough)
To be known as: Tower foreshore

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: LON
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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