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Copyright credit: Auction Ares 2019
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Copyright credit: Auction Ares 2019
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Copyright credit: Auction Ares 2019
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Unidentified
Mint
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
6.80 cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226.00 | - | - | Auction Ares 2019 | Yes | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Ares 2019: Ancient Greek lead weight, 6th - 3rd C. BC. Inscribed leitra, extremely rare! Condition: Very Fine. Weight: 226gr. Diameter: 68mm. From a Private Uk Collection.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
ΛΕΙ
ΤΡΑ
. Ο̣ . .
Γ̣Ο̣Ρ̣Α̣
ΝΟ̣Μ̣ΟΥ
Edition
Λεί|τρα || [– – –]Ο̣ [. ἀ]|γ̣ο̣ρ̣ά̣|νο̣μ̣ου.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Sept. 28, 2019
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-100
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Sept. 28, 2019 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Ares 2019b | None | 981 | None | None |
VARIA