ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
3 Libras = 3 Litras
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Cylinder or similar (elliptic cylinder, etc.)
Length
9.00 cm
Width
5.20 cm
Height
3.20 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1064.00 | - | - | Allison 2006 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Allison 2006: Dimensions: L.: 90 mm; w.: 52 mm; h. to top of handle: 55 mm; wg.: 1.064 kg. Rectangular lead weight (h.: 32 mm) with semicircular iron handle (l.: 53 mm) in the centre of upper plane. Handle of circular section (diam.: c.5 mm).
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Italy: Campania: Napoli
Findspot (site)
Pompei [Pompeii]
context
Allison 2006 : Insula of the Menander. House number : I 10,1. Room number : 3. Room Type : Room. Location : Centre of area.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
79
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Park of Pompeii | None | 5107 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison 2006 | 43 | 18 | pl. 1.6;fig. 43.7 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
The denomination could be 3 librae, based on its mass.
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