ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
5.00 cm
Width
- cm
Height
0.95 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187.70 | - | March 29, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 191.29 | 2952.0 | - | http://www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Circular lead weight with neck. Small hole in the neck for suspension. The body shows signs of corrosion, with white patina, and signs of wear. A large X is scratched on the surface of one face; next to it, a small circular area in relief. The length of the body, including the neck, is 6.05 cm.
Circular lead weight with neck. Small hole in the neck for suspension. The body shows signs of corrosion, with white patina, and signs of wear. A large X is scratched on the surface of one face; next to it, a small circular area in relief. The length of the body, including the neck, is 6.05 cm.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
X
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | May 8, 1867 | 1867,0508.250 |
| Blacas d'Aulps Collection | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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VARIA
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