Hi, all. Here is a large lead
weight, 90.75 grams, from
Caesarea Maritima. I think the
weight is within range for the variations in the
Roman Libra, so perhaps it is a 3 oungia piece, with the designs representing 1/4 of a pound? I am not familiar with the terminology used to describe these designs. Any ideas or corrections to my description would be appreciated. Thanks, V-drome.
BCC LW13
Lead
Weight - Uncertain
weight standard, 3 uncias?
Weight: 90.75 grams
Roman Imperial-Early
Byzantine? (Hellenistic possible)
Raised edge on the
obverse and slightly beveled edges
Obv: Four leaf clover? quartrefoil? design
with central raised pellet, within
circle.
Rev: Quartrefoil design consisting of four petals
interspersed with bifurcated leaves within
circle.
55 x 47mm.
Average thickness: 6mm.
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