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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Elsen 2012
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Flavianus, agoranomos (West Asian mint)
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
1 Uncia
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.20 cm
Width
3.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.01 | - | - | Auction Elsen 2012 | No | No | No |
| 30.02 | - | - | Auction CNG 2022 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction CNG 2022: PB Uncia Weight of Uncertain Eastern Mediterranean (Flavianus, magistrate). Roman, 2nd-3rd century AD. Large A within ornate border / ΦΛA/BIA/N(OY). Dimensions: (32x39mm [including attached suspension loop], 30.02 g). Cf. CPAI Istanbul 091 (for type). Tan and gray patina, red staining on reverse. VF. From the J. de Wilde Collection.
Auction Elsen 2012: Poids en plomb d’une once, Méditerranée orientale sous occupation romaine, 1er s. av.-2e s. après J.-C. A dans un encadrement carré surélevé. Au revers, inscription grecque en trois lignes: ΦΛΑ/ΒΙΑ/ΝΟV (ces deux lettres en monogramme). 32 × 33 mm, 30,01 g.
Auction Elsen 2012: Poids en plomb d’une once, Méditerranée orientale sous occupation romaine, 1er s. av.-2e s. après J.-C. A dans un encadrement carré surélevé. Au revers, inscription grecque en trois lignes: ΦΛΑ/ΒΙΑ/ΝΟV (ces deux lettres en monogramme). 32 × 33 mm, 30,01 g.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
Α
ΦΛΑ
ΒΙΑ
ΝΟV
Edition
α´. || Φλα|βια|νοῦ.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
June 16, 2012
circumstances
Antiquities trade
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
250
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| J. de Wilde Collection | June 16, 2012 | None |
| Antiquities Trade | May 18, 2022 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Elsen 2012 | 44, 159 | 610 | None | None |
| Auction CNG 2022 | None | 1082 | None | None |
VARIA