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Copyright credit: Archaeological Civic Museum (Bologna) / Alessandra Pugliese
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Copyright credit: Archaeological Civic Museum (Bologna) / Alessandra Pugliese
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
5 Libras = 5 Litras
Material
Basalt
Manufacture
Carved
Shape
Truncated sphere or similar (truncated spheroid, truncated double cone, etc.)
Length
10.90 cm
Width
10.90 cm
Height
7.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1535.20 | - | March 20, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 1564.00 | - | - | MCABologna | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Roman basalt weight; black colour, well-polished. The piece is in good conditions, with the edges of the upper and lower bases rather sharp and only minor, light scratches on the body. On the lower base is the label of the previous collection, while the other base presents a number (5̣0̣990) written with a marker and almost erased. The maximum diameter measures 10.9 cm. The diameter of the upper and lower bases is 6.9 cm and 7.4 cm, respectively.
Roman basalt weight; black colour, well-polished. The piece is in good conditions, with the edges of the upper and lower bases rather sharp and only minor, light scratches on the body. On the lower base is the label of the previous collection, while the other base presents a number (5̣0̣990) written with a marker and almost erased. The maximum diameter measures 10.9 cm. The diameter of the upper and lower bases is 6.9 cm and 7.4 cm, respectively.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
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Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
ROMAN
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Civic Museum (Bologna) | Sept. 25, 1881 | ROM_2191 |
| University of Bologna | None |
Bibliography
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