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Copyright credit: Barakat Gallery Collection
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Copyright credit: Barakat Gallery Collection
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Copyright credit: Barakat Gallery Collection
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Copyright credit: Barakat Gallery Collection
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Magarsa
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
6.40 cm
Width
10.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||||
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dot / Pellet | Relief | ||||
| Male figure | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | RIGHT | Head | ||
| Caduceus | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Barakat Gallery Collection: Roman Lead Weight with Impression of a Coin. SKU: Z.0068. Circa 100 AD to 200 AD. Dimensions: 4.25″ (10.8cm) high x 2.5″ (6.4cm) wide. Medium: Lead. Origin: Bethlehem, Israel. Gallery Location: USA.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Date, Denomination |
| Greek | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority |
Fac simile
ΛΙΤΡΑ
ΗϘΡ (?)
Edition
Λίτρα. | ηϙρ´ (?)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
Year 198?
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | None | Z.0068 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
Additional comment
The identification of Magarsa as a mint is suggested by Perk 2021.
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