Authority
Philinos, agoranomos (South Levant)
Mint
South Levantine mint
Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
34.40 |
- |
- |
Auction Archaeological Center 2007 |
No |
No |
Yes |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Archaeological Center 2007: Palestine, Anonymous (Southern Palestinian?). A Roman Period square lead weight with small handle at top, 34.40 gr., 3.8×3.8 cm., 0.4 cm. thick. The framed Greek inscription reads: LΒΟΡ / ΑΓΟΡΑ / Ι–Η / ΦΙΛΙΝΟΥ “Year 172” (year 140/39 BC), “Philinoy being agoranomos”. The reverse is blank. In good condition. (A. Spaer coll. no. W-147). Unpublished.