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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
Material
Basalt
Manufacture
Carved
Shape
Truncated sphere or similar (truncated spheroid, truncated double cone, etc.)
Length
8.80 cm
Width
8.80 cm
Height
5.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 831.90 | - | March 20, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 848.00 | - | - | MCABologna | No | Yes | 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 in the shape of a truncated sphere; black and well-polished, it shows little to no sign of wear, except for a small dent on the lower base. A fawn marble triangle is inserted in the center of the upper base. The lower base presents nine dots incised in the centre and forming a semi-circle. The diameter of both bases measures 5.6 cm.
Roman basalt weight in the shape of a truncated sphere; black and well-polished, it shows little to no sign of wear, except for a small dent on the lower base. A fawn marble triangle is inserted in the center of the upper base. The lower base presents nine dots incised in the centre and forming a semi-circle. The diameter of both bases measures 5.6 cm.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek, Latin | Incised | Denomination, Unidentified |
Fac simile
Δ
C
Edition
Δ // C
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_2117 |
| University of Bologna | None |
Bibliography
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VARIA