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WEIGHT
Unique ID: NLM-9E44B8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Lead weight. Cast plano-convex weight of crudely conical form with basal rim, probably made in an open mould, and with a central aperture tapering from diameter 3.6mm on the flat side to 2.2mm on the convex side. Patinated overall. The mass may suggest this to represent two Roman unciae of 27.3gms. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410.
Diameter (long axis): 26.3mm, Height: 17.7mm, Weight: 52.99
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 17.7 mm
Weight: 52.99 g
Diameter: 26.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM24768a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Ulceby with Fordington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.
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