Lead weight, calculus or gaming piece

£15.00

A lead weight, calculus or gaming piece. Flat on one side and rounded on the other.

Description

A lead piece, rounded with flat bottom. Items such as this could have had multiple uses, also including seals (in which case it would likely have had a shape stamped into it). It could also have been a gaming piece, a counting “calculus” or standard weight. We have not weighed it to check it against the traditional Roman weights (oz).

 

Additional information

Weight 634716 kg

Size Chart

Roman standard weight was in Ounces. It is possible that this item is either a gaming or calculating "calculus" piece or a standard weight (of lead)