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Copyright credit: Auction Archaeological Center 2007
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
4 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.70 cm
Width
4.70 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104.80 | - | - | Auction Archaeological Center 2007 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Archaeological Center 2007: Palestine, Anonymous (Southern Palestinian?). A Roman Period square lead weight with high border, 104.80 gr. 4.7×4.7 cm., 0.6 cm. thick. The Greek inscription reads: ΟΥΝ|ΚΙΑΙ | Δ “4 Ounces”. The reverse is blank. In good condition. (A. Spaer coll. no. W-57). Unpublished.
Vandermeiren: Poids de forme carrée, aux bords en relief, dépassants. Inscription centrée sur avers ΟΥΝ/ΚΙΑΙ/Δ, lettres réparties en trois lignes, disposition centrée. Lettres relativement hautes, régulièrement espacées. Plusieurs accidents ont touché le bord de l’objet. Pas de poignée ni de contremarque. Photo du revers pas disponible.
Vandermeiren: Poids de forme carrée, aux bords en relief, dépassants. Inscription centrée sur avers ΟΥΝ/ΚΙΑΙ/Δ, lettres réparties en trois lignes, disposition centrée. Lettres relativement hautes, régulièrement espacées. Plusieurs accidents ont touché le bord de l’objet. Pas de poignée ni de contremarque. Photo du revers pas disponible.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΟΥΝ ΚΙΑΙ Δ
Edition
Οὐν|κίαι | δ´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
April 4, 2007
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | April 4, 2007 | None |
| Spaer Collection | None | W-57 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Archaeological Center 2007b | 12, 15 | 407 | None | None |
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