Weight

This lead weight was found at the site of the Roman outpost fort at Strageath in Perthshire. It would have been used for weighing items on a balance during the occupation of the fort between 82 and 87 AD.

The weight is inscribed with a 'II', indicating a weight of 2 ounces.

Many mass-produced articles in the Roman world were stamped or inscribed by the manufacturers to indicate the makers, contents, dates or ownership, which suggests basic literacy amongst a wide section of the Roman population.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-297-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.1997.288
Date:	82 - 87 AD Between 82 and 87 AD
Material:	Inscribed. Inscription: II
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Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Muthill, Strageath
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Description:	Lead weight with inscription, from Strageath, Perthshire, 82 - 87 AD
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