Authority
Herodes, agoranomos (Syrian or Phoenician city?)
Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
77.60 |
- |
- |
Auction Archaeological Center 2018 |
No |
No |
Yes |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Archaeological Center 2018: A Roman lead weight of Herod the agoranomos. Rectangle with pierced tab. Dated: 214 = 153/4 CE. The Greek inscription reads: LΔIΣ EΠI HPΩΔÕ "Year 214 belonging to Herod (who is over the Agora)". On the back: LKB = 22 (drachms). This official was possibly a descendent of one of the Herodian kings. With nice gray patina. In very good condition and very rare. For an identical weight, see: D. Hendin, Ancient Scale Weights, 2007, no. 292 and biblio. 4.8×4.4x0.6 cm. 77.6 gr. Ex S.M. collection, Herzliya Pituah.