ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Truncated pyramid
Length
7.10 cm
Width
7.30 cm
Height
1.20 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 435.60 | - | March 31, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Lead weight in the shape of a truncated square pyramid. The top side of the square presents a decorative triangle (in relief). One face has a sunk central panel with the legend ΛΕΙ | ΤΡΑ written in raised letters; the other face bears the inscription ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΩΥ, with a leaf in the lower right corner. Both letters and symbol are in relief.
Lead weight in the shape of a truncated square pyramid. The top side of the square presents a decorative triangle (in relief). One face has a sunk central panel with the legend ΛΕΙ | ΤΡΑ written in raised letters; the other face bears the inscription ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΩΥ, with a leaf in the lower right corner. Both letters and symbol are in relief.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
ΛΕΙ | ΤΡΑ
Rev.: ΑΠΟΛ | ΛΩΝΙ | ΩΥ (leaf)
Rev.: ΑΠΟΛ | ΛΩΝΙ | ΩΥ (leaf)
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) | Sept. 11, 1880 | 1880,0911.1 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
Additional comment
Donated to the British Museum by Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks.
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