08-29-2003, 01:37 PM
Well, Antoninus,<br>
In my devious mind I reasoned that a valuable piece should be out of the ordinary, and lead plumbatae are common. But clay-weighted ones aren't, so a devious forger would rather go for such a one, and a higher price.<br>
<br>
However, if the weight is indeed as heavy as David thinks, it may be oxydised lead, or a new method of construction.<br>
<br>
Note for wannabe forgers: there has as yet not been found a plumbata with spikes!<br>
<br>
Valete<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i></i>
In my devious mind I reasoned that a valuable piece should be out of the ordinary, and lead plumbatae are common. But clay-weighted ones aren't, so a devious forger would rather go for such a one, and a higher price.<br>
<br>
However, if the weight is indeed as heavy as David thinks, it may be oxydised lead, or a new method of construction.<br>
<br>
Note for wannabe forgers: there has as yet not been found a plumbata with spikes!<br>
<br>
Valete<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i></i>
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)