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Copyright credit: Ancient Resource Auctions
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Copyright credit: Ancient Resource Auctions
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Thracian or Moesian mint
Denomination
3 Libras = 3 Litras
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||||
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Ancient Resource Auctions: Large rectangular Greek lead weight.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Standard |
Fac simile
ΤΡΙ
ΛΕΙ
ΤΡΟΝ
Ι Τ Α
Λ Ι
Κ Ο Ν
Edition
Τρί|λει|τρον || ἰτα|λι|κόν.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
April 6, 2013
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
250
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | April 6, 2013 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Resource 2013 | None | 289 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
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