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Copyright credit: Archaeological Civic Museum (Bologna) / Alessandra Pugliese
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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 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Truncated sphere or similar (truncated spheroid, truncated double cone, etc.)
Length
4.10 cm
Width
4.10 cm
Height
3.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 359.00 | - | March 21, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 366.00 | - | - | MCABologna | No | Yes | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Heavily corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Roman bronze weight in the shape of a truncated sphere. The piece presents a few dents and it is heavily oxidized, with green patina all over the body. An inscription, unfortunately not legible due to corrosion, runs as a spiral around the object. One base seems to be inscribed with two letters; also in this case, a correct reading is not possible. The diameter of the sphere is 4.1 cm; both bases have a diameter of 3.3 cm.
Roman bronze weight in the shape of a truncated sphere. The piece presents a few dents and it is heavily oxidized, with green patina all over the body. An inscription, unfortunately not legible due to corrosion, runs as a spiral around the object. One base seems to be inscribed with two letters; also in this case, a correct reading is not possible. The diameter of the sphere is 4.1 cm; both bases have a diameter of 3.3 cm.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
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_2114 |
| University of Bologna | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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VARIA