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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
6 Uncias
,
1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra
Material
Basalt
Manufacture
Carved
Shape
Truncated sphere or similar (truncated spheroid, truncated double cone, etc.)
Length
5.35 cm
Width
5.35 cm
Height
3.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207.00 | - | March 20, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 211.00 | - | - | MCABologna | No | Yes | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Roman basalt weight; black and well-polished, it shows some signs of wear, with superficial scratches, particularly on the upper base. Eight dots are incised in the centre of the upper base in the shape of an S and indicate the denomination of the weight: it is a semis, equivalent to half Libra and corresponding to 6 ounces. The other base is plain. The diameter of the upper base is 3.5 cm; that of the lower base is 3.7 cm.
Roman basalt weight; black and well-polished, it shows some signs of wear, with superficial scratches, particularly on the upper base. Eight dots are incised in the centre of the upper base in the shape of an S and indicate the denomination of the weight: it is a semis, equivalent to half Libra and corresponding to 6 ounces. The other base is plain. The diameter of the upper base is 3.5 cm; that of the lower base is 3.7 cm.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Incised | Denomination |
Fac simile
S
Edition
S(emis)
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_2120 |
| University of Bologna | None |
Bibliography
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