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Unique ID: IOW-8E56AD
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete lead alloy steelyard weight of possible Roman date (AD 43-410).
The suspension loop and hook are missing.
This weight is roughly bi-conical in form. The stub of an imbedded iron suspension loop or hook can be seen at the top and bottom.
This weight is corroded and pitted. The uneven surface is greyish buff.
Height: 34.9mm; diameter: 33.0mm. Weight: 135.11g.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 43
Date to: Exactly AD 410
Quantity: 1
Height: 34.9 mm
Diameter: 33 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th January 2018 - Sunday 7th January 2018
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Other reference: IOW2018-1-18
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Completeness: Incomplete
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.