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Copyright credit: American Numismatic Society / Charles Doyen
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Copyright credit: American Numismatic Society / Charles Doyen
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
… Pompeianus Philosebastus, paraphylax?
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
2 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.00 cm
Width
4.30 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.95 | - | Dec. 11, 2015 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male figure | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | RIGHT | Walking |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Vandermeiren: Poids de forme carrée, volume légèrement pyramidal, aux bords en relief, légèrement dépassants. Contremarque frappée sur la portion supérieure du poids, empiétant sur le bord supérieur; portant un motif figuré (figurine en marche, tournée vers la dr., tenant un bâton) en son centre et une légende circulaire. Face avers inscrite avec lettre B, centrée. Revers lisse, portant une inscription, en quatre lignes qui s’étendent sur l’ensemble de la face (outrepassent l’objet?). Trait épais, E lunaire. Inscription Π̣Υ̣.Φ̣ΠΕ/ΠΟΜΠΗΙ/ΝΟΝΦΙΛΟ/ΣΕΒ⸱Π.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination |
| Greek | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Unidentified |
Fac simile
B ṬỊỊΦ̣ΝΠ̣Є ΠΟΜΠΗΙ ΝΟΝΦΙΛΟ̣ ϹЄΒ⸱Π /
Edition
β´. || ṬỊỊΦ̣ΝΠ̣Є[.] | Πομπηι[α]|νὸν φιλο̣|σέβ(αστον) πα̣(ραφύλαξ?)
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
1
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| American Numismatic Society (New York) | None | (without inv.no.) |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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VARIA