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  • CollectionGallo-Roman
  • Inventory numberB000308-001
    • Object nameWeight
  • CultureGallo-Roman
    • GeographyPlace of discovery:MerelbekeGeographical Reference > Europe > Western Europe > Benelux > Belgium > Flanders > East Flanders (province)
  • PeriodByzantine(Near East and Iran)
    • MaterialCopper alloyMaterial > Metal > Alloy
  • DimensionsH x La x P: 5,5 cm, 6 cm
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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Square shaped weight with GILTAR inscription on two lines, inlaid with silver. Perhaps this weight served as a model or authentic standard for the Celtic or Gallic (actually Byzantine) pound.