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Description
Small lead weight in the form of a truncated cone. The wider end is stamped "I/ IIII". The number represents 4 ounces - 4 unciae would be 108g, more or less. There is no obvious parallel. At 108 gm, it ought to be a triens or one-third pound, i.e. 4 ounces (unciae), in theory 109 gm. This would be marked by four dots or digits – so the fifth is odd, unless this only means 'one (triens)'.
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Department
Object/Archaeology
Signature & date
stamping:base:"I/ IIIY"
Measurement details
Weight:0 - Whole:108g (3 13/16oz)
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 3.1cm (W 1 1/4")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 2.6cm (W 1")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:D 1.5cm (D 9/16")
Documentation notes
"Seems to me no reason it can’t be Roman – lots of parallels in RIB for both form and also this more elegant serifed lettering." [Fraser Hunter]

"It looks all right to me too, although 'biconical' would be the shape I would have expected, rather than a truncated cone. I agree with you, the actual weight is fine and matches 'IIII' – but I can't explain the 'I' below.
I ought to note it in next year's 'Roman Britain: Inscriptions', if you can send me the usual details: find-spot with approximate grid reference, year of discovery (if known), present location; and even a photograph."
[Roger Tomlin June 2017]
Site Type
Site
deserted village
Accession number
2000-004-007

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