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MEDIEVAL WEIGHT
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A Lead alloy possible weight of Medieval date, perhaps a 12 penny weight in the Troy system used from AD 1350 onwards. The weight is sub-circular and domed, with a cross incised on the doned face. It has a mass of 17.7g and 12 pennyweights is 18.7g (Egan's The Medieval Household, 2010, page 302). The object has a smooth cream coloured patina. It is 21.6mm long, 19.7mm wide and 6.7mm thick. It could also be interpreted as a gaming piece, counter or token.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Troy |
|---|---|
| Date | 1350 |
| 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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