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Bronze stamp

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From Cramond, Midlothian

Postcard of Bronze stamp.
000-190-000-986-C
© National Museums Scotland

Bronze stamp

This is the bronze stamp was found at Cramond in Midlothian. It was probably used to stamp produce or property at some time between 140 and 211 AD.

Pictured here is the face of the stamp. It creates the Latin inscription 'Tertvlli Provinc', interpreted as 'Stamp of Provincialis, freedman of Tertullus'.

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: 000-190-000-986-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FT 65
Date: Between 140 and 211 AD
Material: Bronze; with projecting ring handle
Dimensions: 2.38" x 1.44"
What: Stamp
Subject:
Who: Sir John Clark of Penicuik (Object from his collection)
Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Cramond
Event:
Description: Roman bronze stamp for stamping produce or property, from Cramond, Midlothian
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