ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
2 Libras = 2 Litras
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Astragalus
Length
7.00 cm
Width
- cm
Height
6.06 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 612.00 | - | - | Walthall | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astragalus |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Walthall: Bronze. Cast in the shape of an astragalos with vertical, braided handle. Two vertical lines (II) incised on one of the long sides. Dimensions: h.6.06cm, l.7.0cm. Mass: 612.00g
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination |
Fac simile
II
Edition
II
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Italy: Sicilia: Enna
Findspot (site)
Morgantina
context
Found inside Room C of the East Granary. Context suggests it originally belonged to one of the houses on the hillside above the granary.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-100
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantina Depot | None | 80–90 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthall (forthcoming) | None | None | None | None |
VARIA