Rectangular, with five dots punched on one side
Anglo-Saxon lead alloy weight, possibly for weighing 5 Anglo-Saxon silver pennies or sceattas
Given by Michael O'Bee
Depth: 2 mm
Height: 15 mm
Weight: 5.31 g
Width: 11 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2023) by O'Bee, Michael
7th Century, Late-8th Century, Mid
Production date:
c.
AD 0750
Accession number: CM.3-2023
Primary reference Number: 280278
Portable Antiquities Scheme: LIN-5E6016
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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