Roman basalt weight

Made:
1-100 CE in Europe
One of Eight Roman weights of black basalt, 1st century A.D

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One of Eight Roman weights of black basalt, 1st century A.D
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One of Eight Roman weights of black basalt, 1st century A.D., spherical shape, flat top and bottom. Value 10 Roman librae (pound).

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1937-131/1
Materials:
complete and basalt
Measurements:
overall: mm
type:
ancient roman weight (uncia)