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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
1/2 Uncia
Material
Marble
Manufacture
Carved
Shape
Truncated sphere or similar (truncated spheroid, truncated double cone, etc.)
Length
2.10 cm
Width
2.10 cm
Height
1.45 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.30 | - | March 20, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 15.00 | - | - | MCABologna | No | Yes | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
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Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Roman stone weight; it is in very good conditions, showing little sign of wear. The colour is beige-fawn with dark veins. The diameter of both bases measures 1.35 cm.
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_2082 |
| University of Bologna | None |
Bibliography
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VARIA