Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
58.70 |
- |
- |
Auction CNG 2020 |
No |
No |
Yes |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Egg and dart pattern |
Relief |
|
|
|
|
Lattice pattern |
Relief |
|
|
|
|
Sign of Tanit |
Relief |
|
|
|
|
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
Yes
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction CNG 2020: PHOENICIA, Tyre. Hellenistic Period. Cast PB Quarter Libra Steelyard Weight (30×32×7mm, 58.70 g, 12h). Dated issue. Dated year 12 (115/4 BC). L BI on raised surface; all within egg-and-dart frame / Tanit symbol over field of net pattern. E&E, Poids 401. Gray patina, earthen deposits. Near VF. Overall height and weight include suspension loop (now bent) originally cast into weight. From the S.M. Collection.