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Copyright credit: Catawiki
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Copyright credit: Catawiki
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Copyright credit: Catawiki
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Copyright credit: Auction Archaeological Center 2006
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Gaius f. Gaius (...), agoranomos
;
Hadrian, Roman Emperor
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.00 | - | - | Catawiki | 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 Archaeological Center 2006: 2 Roman Lead Weights, one from the time of Hadrian, the second slightly earlier. In fair condition. Ex Jonathan Jerushalmi collection.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority |
Fac simile
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Edition
Ἐ̣π̣ὶ̣ τοῦ (?) | Ἁ̣δ̣ρια̣ν̣|ο̣ῦ̣ Κ̣α̣ί̣σαρος. || Ἀγ(ορανόμου?) Γαΐ|ο̣υ Γ̣αΐο|υ ὑ̣ο̣ῦ̣ C|ΡΙΟΥ.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
April 17, 2006
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
98
TO
117
Comments on Chronology
Reign of Hadrian.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | April 17, 2006 | None |
| Jerushalmi Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Archaeological Center 2006a | 30–31 | 95a | None | None |
VARIA