6 Uncias , 1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra

Basalt

Carved

Truncated sphere or similar (truncated spheroid, truncated double cone, etc.)

4.80 cm

4.80 cm

3.20 cm

Mass (g)	Mass (grain)	Date of measurement	Reference	fragmented	cleaned	reference weight
150.00	-	March 21, 2017	Measurement done by A. Pugliese	No	Yes	Yes
153.00	-	-	MCABologna	No	Yes	No

Symbol	Technique	Direction	Position	Number	Synecdoche

Lightly worn

Autoptic examination:
Roman basalt weight in the shape of a truncated sphere; dark colour with brown spots. It is in fair conditions, with only some scratches; the body is slightly deformed so that it does not appear perfectly spherical; it is difficult to say whether this is due to wear or manufactural defect. The upper base presents nine dots incised to form the letter S and indicating the denomination of the weight: it is a semis, corresponding to six ounces. The other base is plain. The diameter of the sphere is 4.8 cm; the diameter of the upper base is 3.3 cm, and that of the lower base is 3.5 cm.

Yes

Language	Technique	Legend type
Latin	Incised	Denomination

S(emis)

ROMAN

Name	Date of acquisition	Inventory number
Archaeological Civic Museum (Bologna)	Sept. 25, 1881	ROM_2119
University of Bologna	None

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