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Fragment of medieval plano-convex lead weight with central ?square hole, decorated on the flat face with stamped six-pointed stars. Approximately one-third extant. Weighing 2429.0 grains, 5.530oz avoirdupois, 5.0605oz Troy. Perhaps for one-third of a mercantile pound, which consisted of 15 ounces Troy. Diameter 70mm. Thickness 19mm. Hole 20 x ?mm. Stamps 13mm diameter. If this is so then probably 14th century or earlier.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Troy |
|---|---|
| Date | 1300 |
| 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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