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MEDIEVAL WEIGHT
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A late Medieval or Post Medieval discoidal uniface lead weight with a griffin, in profile, on one face. The edges of the weight are slightly sloping so that it is a trapezoidal in section. The surface has a smooth creamy/light brown coloured surface. It measures 32.55mm diameter, 5.37mm thickness and weighs 31.3g.The weight of 31.3g is almost the equivalent to a troy ounce which weighs 31.1g. The troy system was started in the 15th century. This weight probably dates to the 15th to 17th centuries. A similar weight was recorded from Norfolk, NMS-291331.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Troy |
|---|---|
| Date | 1400 |
| Culture / Origin | Troy, United Kingdom |
| Department | Troy |
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Image & data: The Portable Antiquities Scheme via Europeana · Licence: BY 3.0.
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