Image: Roman crank handle, Augusta Raurica, Switzerland. Pic 01

Description: Ancient Roman iron crank from Augusta Raurica, Switzerland. The 82.5 cm long piece with a 15 cm long handle is of yet unknown purpose and dates to no later than ca. 250 AD.[1] Current location: Museum Augusta Raurica, Inv.-No. 1962.7849
Title: Roman crank handle, Augusta Raurica, Switzerland. Pic 01
Credit: Museum Augusta Raurica
Author: Beat Rütti, Susanne Schenker
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