1 Libra = 1 Litra

Lead

Cast

Rectangle

5.70 cm

8.70 cm

- cm

Mass (g)	Mass (grain)	Date of measurement	Reference	fragmented	cleaned	reference weight
-

Symbol	Technique	Direction	Position	Number	Synecdoche
Rosette	Relief
Dot	Relief			Six
Dot	Relief			Five
Concentric circles	Relief			Two

Auction CNG 2010: Lead One Pound Weight. Hellenistic, 2nd-1st centuries BC. Front face decorated with a series of large globules, that in the center surrounded by two concentric circles, the outer with a tang, creating a design resembling a phiale. Above, ΛEITPAN. Back face decorated with a floral pattern of six petals, three large globules above and below. Beveled sides featuring a zig-zag pattern. Dimensions: 8.7cm x 5.7cm.

No

Language	Technique	Legend type
Greek	Relief	Denomination

Λείτραν.

GREEK , ROMAN

FROM -100 TO 250

Name	Date of acquisition	Inventory number
Antiquities Trade	May 5, 2010	None

Reference	Page/Column	Reference (number)	Plate / Figure	Comment
Auction CNG 2010f	None	1834	None	None

Auction CNG 2010: The six-petaled floral pattern on the reverse is similar to the designs found on weights from the Cyclades (see the illustrations in J.F. de Rochesnard, Album des poids antiques, vol. 2, p. 40 and CNG 81/1, lot 1452).
See https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/13567/