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LOT 0590

Roman Steelyard and Other Weight Group

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 - 1 3/8 in. (478 grams total, 24-34 mm).

A group of various weights comprising three biconical steelyard weights each with the remains of the iron loop, a barrel-shaped weight with five dots to one end, and a tabular-shaped weight with three large stamped dimples to one fate surface. [5, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Rodings, Essex, UK.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.

CONDITION
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LOT 0590

Roman Steelyard and Other Weight Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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