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WEIGHT
Unique ID: YORYM-1D9563
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
An incomplete lead alloy steelyard weight of Roman date. The weight is bi-conical with the remains of a copper-alloy suspension loop projecting from a perforation at the upper end. A knot of copper-alloy can also be seen at the base, holding the weight in place. The surface of the weight is worn and pitted.
The lead has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The weight is 43.6mm long, 31.9mm in diameter and weighs 158g.
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
Length: 43.6 mm
Weight: 158 g
Diameter: 31.9 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: YMT : E04702
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Secondary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: North Yorkshire
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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