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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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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