Roman — Roman
Weight
A bun-shaped lead weight. VIIII incised on the base possibly indicating a weight measurement.
A uniform system of weights and measures was essential in Roman London. Precise scales were needed for all manner of purposes; from the preparation of medicines and make-up within the home, to the measuring of dies for the manufacture of textiles and for the buying of food at the market place. The Romans introduced the pound weight to Britannia, although they referred to it as a 'libra'. Which is why even today pound weights are abbreviated as ‘lb’.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 20841
- Object name:
- weight
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Roman
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- WT 2954 g, DM 105 mm, D 30 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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