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Weight: CM.3-2023

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Description

Rectangular, with five dots punched on one side

Anglo-Saxon lead alloy weight, possibly for weighing 5 Anglo-Saxon silver pennies or sceattas

Legal notes

Given by Michael O'Bee

Measurements and weight

Depth: 2 mm
Height: 15 mm
Weight: 5.31 g
Width: 11 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2023) by O'Bee, Michael

Dating

7th Century, Late-8th Century, Mid
Production date: c. AD 0750

Materials used in production

Lead alloy

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3-2023
Primary reference Number: 280278
Portable Antiquities Scheme: LIN-5E6016
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 2 February 2021 Updated: Tuesday 7 March 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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