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Unique ID: PUBLIC-125B03
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete cast lead weight of probable Post Medieval date. The weight is discoidal with rounded sides. One face is decorated with an impressed capital T with a dot to either side. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid brownish-grey colour and is worn. The weight measures 24.64mm in diameter, 4.25mm thick and weighs 17.1 grams. The exact function of this weight is currently unknown.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4.25 mm
Weight: 17.1 g
Diameter: 24.64 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 7th January 2012
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Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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