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weight
Object Type
weight
Museum number
1980,0601.31
Description
Copper alloy weight; form of a flattened sphere doubly truncated; lathe-turned; engraved with denominational mark which is inlaid with silver.
Cultures/periods
Late Roman
Early Byzantine
Production date
3rdC-5thC
Materials
copper alloy
silver
Type series
Entwistle A
Technique
engraved
lathe-turned
inlaid
Dimensions
Diameter:
33.10 millimetres
(max)
Height:
26.80 millimetres
(max)
Weight:
162.63 grammes
(max)
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Entwistle 2008 / A Catalogue of the Late Roman and Byzantine Weights and Weighing Equipment in the British Museum
(1)
Location
Not on display
Condition
Fair
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Ian T Roper
Acquisition date
1980
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1980,0601.31
Conservation
Treatment
: 15 Jun 2010