ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
4 Libras = 4 Litras
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Truncated cone
Length
8.30 cm
Width
8.30 cm
Height
4.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1282.00 | - | - | Allison 2006 | No | 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
Allison 2006: Dimensions: Total h.: 48 mm; upper diam.; 83 mm, base diam.; c.35 mm; ring diam.: 55 mm; wg.: 1.282 kg. Truncated conical Plomb weight, bronze loop (w.: 9 mm) fixed in upper side to attach fluted bronze ring handle of oval 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 10,4. Room number: 35. Room Type: Room. Location : In north-east corner.
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 | 4930A |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison 2006 | 117 | 660 | pl. 47.4; fig. 43.6 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
It could be a weight of 4 librae (theoretical mass: 1 309,8 g.).
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