http://www.bajrfed.co.uk/bajrpress/138000/
The four largest weights have coins set into their tops. It has been suggested that the coins represent the value of a particular measure or commodity. The items are yet to go for conservation and the coins remain, at this time, illegible. However, early indications suggest that they were minted in the 11th or 12th centuries during the reigns of William I or Henry I, although similar designs were used on the coins of the 9th and 10th century kings of East Anglia.
Lead weights found with hammered coins inset.
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Lead weights found with hammered coins inset.
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Hamster Count 55. Then so far this year 0 to the Deus.
Denarius Count 7. Then so far this year 0.
Hamster Count 55. Then so far this year 0 to the Deus.
Denarius Count 7. Then so far this year 0.
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Re: Lead weights found with hammered coins inset.
canny little finds, thanks for sharing.
here are two from the David Rogers Collection of lead weights, one with an 8th century sceat and the other with a 9th century Styca. would love to find one.
here are two from the David Rogers Collection of lead weights, one with an 8th century sceat and the other with a 9th century Styca. would love to find one.
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Self recording on the PAS database..... Click Here
2022 Hammered = 5
Self recording on the PAS database..... Click Here
2022 Hammered = 5