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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2019
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2019
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2019
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Silver
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Astragalus
Length
1.80 cm
Width
1.10 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.54 | - | - | Auction Roma 2019 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astragalus |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Roma 2019: Greek AR Astragalos Weight. Circa 4th-2nd century BC. One side displaying a serpent-like design and the other two incuse punches. Cf. Forien de Rochesnard II, p.47-8; cf. Rauch 89, 2336; cf. Künker 304, 761 and 762 (bronze). 14.54g, 18mm × 11mm. Condition as seen. From the inventory of a UK dealer.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
May 30, 2019
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | May 30, 2019 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Roma 2019e | None | 593 | None | None |
VARIA