ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Cylinder or similar (elliptic cylinder, etc.)
Length
5.00 cm
Width
5.00 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||||
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
RIB II: Support: Type of object: Circular weight. Material: Lead. Dimensions: Diam. 50 mm. Site: Cheshire. Find context: Found somewhere in Cheshire. The findspot has been withheld. Find date: 2014. Modern location: Current location unrecorded. Institution: (unknown). Text field: Manner of execution: Impressed. Style of lettering: (not specified). Letter heights: (not specified).
Findspot UK: A cast lead alloy weight probably dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is circular in plan. The upper face is stamped with the numerals VIII. On each face of the object is a slight raised rim which has been flattened inwards. The lower surface is scarred with several irregular indentations. The object has a mid-white patina. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period.
Findspot UK: A cast lead alloy weight probably dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is circular in plan. The upper face is stamped with the numerals VIII. On each face of the object is a slight raised rim which has been flattened inwards. The lower surface is scarred with several irregular indentations. The object has a mid-white patina. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Incised | Denomination |
Fac simile
VIII
Edition
(Vnciae) VIII.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
United Kingdom: England
Findspot (site)
context
RIB II: Found somewhere in Cheshire. The findspot has been withheld.
Findsport UK: Method of discovery: Metal detector. Discovery circumstances: Found while metal detecting. General landuse: Cultivated land.
Findsport UK: Method of discovery: Metal detector. Discovery circumstances: Found while metal detecting. General landuse: Cultivated land.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
ROMAN
,
DUBIA
Time frame
FROM
43
TO
1700
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| - | ||
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIB II | None | Brit.46.12 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
RIB II: Not Roman beyond a doubt, but similar in appearance to RIB II.2, 2412.87, 90 and 91, all from Cheshire.
Findspot UK: Biggs, N. & Withers, P. (2000) note that weights of this type with numerals are consistent with the Roman weight-system as well as the averdepois system, thus they could equally be 16th century. Given the growing number of these lead weights being found in the North West, it is more probable that these weights are significantly later in date (17th to 18th Centuries AD). Other examples recorded on the PAS include: LVPL-947F06, LVPL-29C770, LVPL-9463C6 and LVPL-AF7CA4.
Findspot UK: Biggs, N. & Withers, P. (2000) note that weights of this type with numerals are consistent with the Roman weight-system as well as the averdepois system, thus they could equally be 16th century. Given the growing number of these lead weights being found in the North West, it is more probable that these weights are significantly later in date (17th to 18th Centuries AD). Other examples recorded on the PAS include: LVPL-947F06, LVPL-29C770, LVPL-9463C6 and LVPL-AF7CA4.
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