Denomination
1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra
Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
192.45 |
- |
- |
Auction CNG 2020 |
No |
No |
Yes |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Rosette |
Relief |
|
|
|
|
Dot / Pellet |
Relief |
|
|
Four |
|
Zigzag pattern |
Relief |
|
|
|
|
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction CNG 2020: EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN/AEGEAN. Late Hellenistic to Roman Imperial Period. Cast PB Half Libra Steelyard Weight (35×69×10mm, 192.45 g, 12h). Heavy Libra standard. Six-petalled flower within circular linear border; pellet in each quarter; above (separated by line, uncertain inscription ([...]PI/И) in three lines / Blank, but for casting sprue. Edge: zig-zag pattern. CPAI –; cf. Qedar, Gewichte 4076; Hendin, Ancient –. Tan and gray patina. VF. Overall height and weight include suspension loop originally cast into weight. From the S.M. Collection.