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Bronzed bipolar iron weight. Small weights were an important part of a merchant's equipment. They were used for weighing small objects, in particular pieces of silver which in turn were used as currency. Svarta Jorden, Birka, Adelsö Parish, Uppland.

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Object number: 984813_HST

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