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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
Denomination
18 Grammata = 18 Scrupuli
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.80 cm
Width
4.70 cm
Height
0.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.10 | - | - | Auction Archaeological Center 2007 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentric squares | Relief | ||||
| Column | Relief | Two |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Archaeological Center 2007: Syria, Palmyra? (Tadmor). A Roman Period square lead weight with a high loop handle, 17.10 gr., 4.7×2.8 cm., 0.3 cm. thick. The weight is inscribed with four Greek letters flanked by two twisted columns. The Greek inscription reads: ΓΡ / ΙΗ “18 grammata”. On the back, there is a framed central square. In good condition. (A. Spaer coll. no. W-180). Unpublished.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΓΡ
ΙΗ
Edition
Γρ(άμματα) | ιη´.
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
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | April 4, 2007 | None |
| Spaer Collection | None | W-180 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Archaeological Center 2007b | 16–17 | 416 | fig. 416 | None |
VARIA