https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/templates/general_wide/img/logo.png UKDFD Recording Software https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ Steelyard weights https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/steelyard-weights.html Steelyard Weight https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/steelyard-weights/steelyard-weight-57929.html Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:16:38 GMT Steelyard weights Steelyard Weight  
Description: A biconical cast lead steelyard weight with the corroded remains of an embedded iron-wire suspension loop visible at both ends. Found in close proximity to another lead weight and a number of Roman coins.
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Category: Steelyard weights
]]> Plumb Bob or Steelyard Weight https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/steelyard-weights/plumb-bob-or-steelyard-weight-57928.html Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:03:25 GMT Steelyard weights Plumb Bob or Steelyard Weight  
Description: An inverted conical lead plumb bob or steelyard weight with an embedded iron suspension loop on the flat top and a small rounded knop at the foot.


Found in close proximity to another lead weight of Roman date and a number of Roman coins.
Category: Roman, Steelyard weights
Category: Steelyard weights
]]> Steelyard Weight https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/steelyard-weights/steelyard-weight-25030.html Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Steelyard weights Steelyard Weight  
Description: A biconical cast lead steelyard weight with an embedded iron-wire suspension loop.
Category: Roman, Steelyard weights
Category: Steelyard weights
]]> Steelyard Weight https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/steelyard-weights/steelyard-weight-7859.html Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Steelyard weights Steelyard Weight  
Description: A biconical lead steelyard weight with an embedded iron-wire suspension loop at each end.
Category: Roman, Steelyard weights
Category: Steelyard weights
]]> Steelyard Weight https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/steelyard-weights/steelyard-weight-23094.html Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Steelyard weights Steelyard Weight  
Description: A biconical lead steelyard weight with an embedded iron suspension loop. Found on a site that produces mainly Roman material.
Category: Roman, Steelyard weights
Category: Steelyard weights
]]> Steelyard Weight https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/steelyard-weights/steelyard-weight-28695.html Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Steelyard weights Steelyard Weight  
Description: A biconical cast lead steelyard weight with the remnants of an embedded iron-wire suspension loop.
Category: Roman, Steelyard weights
Category: Steelyard weights
]]> Steelyard Weight https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/steelyard-weights/steelyard-weight-11778.html Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Steelyard weights Steelyard Weight  
Description: A copper alloy steelyard weight in the form of an acorn. The acorn is down-turned with an integral suspension loop at the top.
Category: Roman, Steelyard weights
Category: Steelyard weights
]]> Steelyard Weight https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/steelyard-weights/steelyard-weight-905.html Tue, 18 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT Steelyard weights Steelyard Weight  
Description: A Roman steelyard weight cast in lead. This weight is unusual in that as it has copper alloy suspension loops protruding from the top and bottom, the vast majority of these are constructed using iron. The lead body of the weight is bi-conical in shape, measuring 46mm x 33mm.

It has a weight of 115 grams which is close to being four ’uncia’ (ounces) - approximately 109 grams, or one third of a Roman pound. The abbreviation for the modern pound (lb.) has its roots directly to the Roman pound ’Libra’ which was 327.45g.

For another Roman steelyard weight see:- UKDFD 906

See also:- Portable Steelyard Balance
Category: Roman, Steelyard weights
Category: Steelyard weights
]]> Steelyard Weight https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/steelyard-weights/steelyard-weight-906.html Tue, 18 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT Steelyard weights Steelyard Weight  
Description: A Roman steelyard weight cast in lead. It has an iron suspension loop set into the top, one side of the loop has rusted almost through. At the bottom there is an iron terminal, possibly the corroded remains of another loop. The lead body of the weight is bi-conical in shape, measuring 40mm x 36mm. 57mm x 36mm overall.

It has a weight of 164 grams which is close to half a Roman pound (168grams) or six uncia (ounces). A Roman half pound was known as a ’Semis’. The abbreviation for the modern pound (lb.) has its roots directly to the Roman pound ’Libra’ which was 327.45g. The Roman pound was made up of twelve ounces at approximately 28 grams per ounce.

For another Roman steelyard weight see:- UKDFD 905

See also:- Portable Steelyard Balance
Category: Roman, Steelyard weights
Category: Steelyard weights
]]> Steelyard Weight https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/steelyard-weights/steelyard-weight-3905.html Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT Steelyard weights Steelyard Weight  
Description: A Roman steelyard weight cast in lead. Bi-conical in shape, it shows remains of what was probably the iron suspension loop at the top, and evidence of the rusted iron shaft visible underneath.

It has a weight of 108.5 grams which is extremely close to one third of a Roman pound (Approx. 109 grams) or four 'uncia' (ounces). The abbreviation for the modern pound (lb.) has its roots directly to the Roman pound ’Libra’ which was 327.45g. The Roman pound was made up of twelve ounces at just under twenty eight grams per ounce.

Other Roman steelyard weights:- UKDFD 905, UKDFD 906

See also:- Portable Steelyard Balance
Category: Roman, Steelyard weights
Category: Steelyard weights
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