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Circa 14th-16th century A.D. Primarily discoid and shield-shaped in plan, displaying floral, cruciform and enigmatic designs in relief. Cf. Hammond, A., Artefacts of England and the United Kingdom, Benet's fourth edition, pp.755-759, for the types; see also PAS no.NLM-D08E11, for similar. 664 grams total, 35-63 mm (1 3/8 - 2 1/2 in.).
Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From a North London collection.
Shield-shaped weights are common detector finds. They are widespread across England and most common in the north of the country. Lead discs are very common as well, with both often engraved with the badge of the trader. [5, No Reserve]
Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From a North London collection.
Shield-shaped weights are common detector finds. They are widespread across England and most common in the north of the country. Lead discs are very common as well, with both often engraved with the badge of the trader. [5, No Reserve]
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