Minerva Weight

3D Model

Minerva was one of the 12 main Roman deities and equated to the Greek goddess Athena. The goddess of wisdom, strategy in war, and the arts, she was also associated with crafts and trade. It is in this last role that she appears here, as a steelyard weight used to measure items for trade.

The figure was cast from copper alloy, with a hollow back that was filled with lead to create the desired weight. Other than a slightly flattened nose, and the patina which has turned the surface green, the weight is in perfect condition. It was made sometime in the 2nd century AD on the continent.

From the Richborough Roman Fort collection

Model by Historic England Geospatial Survey Team