Tools and EquipmentRoman1st-2nd millennium CE
Weight
200 BCE-1200 CE
Description
This truncated biconical weight has an image enclosed by a circle stamped on one face. The other face has a circle stamped around the perimeter of the face and a dot stamped into the center. The weight has a dark green patina with a tan coating.
Dimensions
0.5 x 1 x 1.1 cm (3/16 x 3/8 x 7/16 in.) 4.22 g
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