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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Charles Doyen
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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Charles Doyen
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Aurelius Dionysios, f. Hyginos, paraphylax (Ephesos)
Mint
Ephesos
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
8.60 cm
Width
10.40 cm
Height
1.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 468.40 | - | Jan. 16, 2017 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Square lead weight (8.6×8.4×1.3 cm). 468.3 g. Width (including handle): 10.4 cm.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
ΛΕΙ ΤΡΑ ΑΥΡ·ΗΛΙΟϹ ΔΙΟΝ̣[.]ϹΙΟ ΥΓΕΙИ̣ΟΥ ΠΑΡΑΦΥ ΛΑΞ
Edition
Λεῖτρα. || Αὐρήλιος | Διον̣[ύ]σιο[υ]| Ὑγείνου| παραφύ|λαξ.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
96
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | None | CdN 2017-089 |
Bibliography
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