FfFfFfFF 58,089 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 A Welsh man wielding a metal detector recently discovered a large Roman lead ingot inscribed with Latin writing, reports Dominic Robertson. The chunk of lead—found in a field in northern Wales—measures more than a foot and a half long and weighs almost 140 pounds. After Rob Jones, the local man who unearthed the ingot, notified authorities of his find, officials from the Wrexham Museum and the Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust worked to identify it. The inscription appears to mention Marcus Trebellius Maximus, who governed Britannia on behalf of Roman Emperor Nero between 63 and 69 A.D, suggesting the lead specimen is nearly 2,000 years old, according to a statement. Jones’ discovery adds a tangible piece of evidence to the history of Roman mining in the region. Archaeologists have previously identified fewer than 100 ingots of the same type in Roman Britain. The Romans prized both metals, using the former “extensively for ornamental purposes in decorative boxes, wine cups, and other household items,” explains Encyclopedia Britannica. S: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/2000-year-old-hunk-roman-lead-found-wales-180975187/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 172,482 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Now see, if a man dressed like that found that much lead here in the States, he would have turned it into bullets Cool find though Whimsical bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,888 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, PartySick said: Now see, if a man dressed like that found that much lead here in the States, he would have turned it into bullets Cool find though You dress like that man This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 172,482 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 1 minute ago, FATCAT said: You dress like that man Please camo is gaudy and everyone who wears it here tops it off with a red hat Whimsical bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
numb the flame 7,321 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Jones is such a common Welsh last name omg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmo 82,283 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Me after I found out that I was the only one to get Gaga’s full signature on my Chromatica copy: Hottie Detector Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 125,703 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 I think it says "If found please return to Cher" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 172,482 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Kimmo said: Me after I found out that I was the only one to get Gaga’s full signature on my Chromatica copy: Unrelated but what's your full address and when will you be away from your house and for how long? Whimsical bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmo 82,283 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 2 hours ago, PartySick said: Unrelated but what's your full address and when will you be away from your house and for how long? What are you sending me? Hottie Detector Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter 14 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 3 hours ago, PartySick said: Please camo is gaudy and everyone who wears it here tops it off with a red hat Is that how we dress in Florida? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 172,482 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Twitter said: Is that how we dress in Florida? "We"? Whimsical bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 125,703 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 23 minutes ago, Kimmo said: What are you sending me? A diamond Warning Point button Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter 14 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, PartySick said: "We"? We ... Americans. Fashion taste is off compared to NYC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter 14 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Kimmo said: Me after I found out that I was the only one to get Gaga’s full signature on my Chromatica copy: Is that Post Malone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 172,482 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Twitter said: We ... Americans. Fashion taste is off compared to NYC. Floridians NYCians have better taste :dynamite: I mean Whimsical bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Featured Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.