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WEIGHT
Unique ID: IOW-5C9C3D
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete copper-alloy weight of probable Medieval date (c. 1200-c. 1500).
This weight is sub-square in plan and the upper half of the sides are bevelled. The sides and bevels have file marks. The upper face has cast letters: A G within a raised border and the lower face has multi-directional scratch marks.
This weight has a dark green patina.
Length: 12.4mm; width: 11.0mm; thickness: 5.4mm. Weight: 4.83g.
Inscription:
A G
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 12.4 mm
Width: 11 mm
Thickness: 5.4 mm
Weight: 4.83 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 22nd January 2017 - Sunday 22nd January 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2017-2-38
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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