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Copyright credit: National Museum of Denmark (Copenhagen) Photographer: Damien Delvigne
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Copyright credit: National Museum of Denmark (Copenhagen) Photographer: Damien Delvigne
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Menodoros, agoranomos
Mint
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.70 cm
Width
6.50 cm
Height
1.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335.60 | - | June 8, 2018 | Measurement done by Damien Delvigne | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wreath: opposite herringbone pattern |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Lead weight, square in shape. 6.5x6.4x1.5 cm. On the obverse, in the middle of a square with raised edges, there is herringbone pattern forming a wreath. The edges of the obverse are inclined. On the reverse, there is an inscription in four lines: ṂḤΝΟΔ | WΡΟΥΙ | ΑΓΟΡΑ | ΝΟΜΟΥ. Pierced. Worn and corroded. 335.6 g.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Authority |
Fac simile
(Reverse) ṂḤΝΟΔ | WΡΟΥΙ | ΑΓΟΡΑ | ΝΟΜΟΥ
Edition
(Reverse) Μ̣η̣νοδ|ώρου I | ἀγορα|νόμου
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: İzmir
Findspot (site)
İzmir [Smyrna / Eurydikeia]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Bought in Athens in 1875–1876.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Denmark (Copenhagen) | Dec. 31, 1876 | 873 |
| Antiquities Trade | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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VARIA