Metal detectorists in western Wales found two ingots, known as lead "pigs," that were used to produce tools and weapons. They date back to AD 87, based on lettering written on them. | Spyke

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Metal detectorists in western Wales found two ingots, known as lead "pigs," that were used to produce tools and weapons. They date back to AD 87, based on lettering written on them.

Metal detectorists in western Wales found two ingots, known as lead "pigs," that were used to produce tools and weapons. They date back to AD 87, based on lettering written on them.

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Metal detectorists in western Wales found two ingots, known as lead "pigs," that were used to produce tools and weapons. They date back to AD 87, based on lettering written on them. | Spyke