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Copyright credit: Auction Archaeological Center 2007
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Copyright credit: Auction Archaeological Center 2007
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Gaza
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.40 cm
Width
6.60 cm
Height
0.66 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102.50 | - | - | Kushnir-Stein 2002, Auction Archaeological Center 2007 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Kushnir-Stein 2002: Square lead weight with circular handle on its upper side. Reverse side is blank.
Auction Archaeological Center 2007: Palestine, Gaza. A Roman Period square lead weight with raised border and a handle. 102.5 gr., 4.4×4.6 cm., (6.6 cm. with the handle), 0.66 cm. thick. The Greek inscription reads: ΟΓΔ/ΟΝ (the letter Nin mirror-shape) “An eighth” which indicates the weight. The reverse is blank. In good condition and rare. (A. Spaer coll. no. W-134). Published by Alla Kushnir-Stein, 2002a, no. 6.
Auction Archaeological Center 2007: Palestine, Gaza. A Roman Period square lead weight with raised border and a handle. 102.5 gr., 4.4×4.6 cm., (6.6 cm. with the handle), 0.66 cm. thick. The Greek inscription reads: ΟΓΔ/ΟΝ (the letter Nin mirror-shape) “An eighth” which indicates the weight. The reverse is blank. In good condition and rare. (A. Spaer coll. no. W-134). Published by Alla Kushnir-Stein, 2002a, no. 6.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Edition
Ὄγδ|ον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
April 4, 2007
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 4, 2007 | None |
| Spaer Collection | None | W-134 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushnir-Stein 2002b | 40–41 | 6 | fig. 6 | None |
| Auction Archaeological Center 2007b | 12–13 | 399 | fig. 399 | None |
VARIA