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Having had this hanging on my wall since i found it over one year ago i couldnt help but do some research.
to me it looks very similar to some ancient roman and celtic lead weights that have been found in europe, and other parts of the world.
also apparently one similar has been reported to be found near tin can bay in the 80's, after reading that article it reminded me of the odd weight i found.
the patina on this is very dark and old, and weathered.
ive found musket balls in the region that done come near to the distinct colour this weight has to it. which leads me to believe it could be much much older.
any thoughts?
Now the lead weight i found.
i have emailed finds.org.uk for their opinion
to me it looks very similar to some ancient roman and celtic lead weights that have been found in europe, and other parts of the world.
also apparently one similar has been reported to be found near tin can bay in the 80's, after reading that article it reminded me of the odd weight i found.
the patina on this is very dark and old, and weathered.
ive found musket balls in the region that done come near to the distinct colour this weight has to it. which leads me to believe it could be much much older.
any thoughts?
![1488000387_3_ancient_roman_lead_weight_1st_century_ad_1_lgw.jpg](https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/3793/1488000387_3_ancient_roman_lead_weight_1st_century_ad_1_lgw.jpg)
![1488000387_3ff7d85a494c9a8e1933dff42028ca1e.jpg](https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/3793/1488000387_3ff7d85a494c9a8e1933dff42028ca1e.jpg)
![1488000387_159282_1_l.jpg](https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/3793/1488000387_159282_1_l.jpg)
![1488000387_e6069_lead_weight.jpg](https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/3793/1488000387_e6069_lead_weight.jpg)
![1488000387_e6784_patterson_flutedweight.jpg](https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/3793/1488000387_e6784_patterson_flutedweight.jpg)
Now the lead weight i found.
![1488000740_photo_2.jpg](https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/3793/1488000740_photo_2.jpg)
![1488000740_photo_3.jpg](https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/3793/1488000740_photo_3.jpg)
![1488000740_photo_4.jpg](https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/3793/1488000740_photo_4.jpg)
![1488000740_photo_5.jpg](https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/3793/1488000740_photo_5.jpg)
![1488000741_photo.jpg](https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/3793/1488000741_photo.jpg)
![1488000768_photo_1.jpg](https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/3793/1488000768_photo_1.jpg)
i have emailed finds.org.uk for their opinion