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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
Unidentified
Mint
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rhombus
Length
8.80 cm
Width
10.73 cm
Height
7.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 287.10 | - | - | Auction Archaeological Center 2007 | Yes | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circle | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Archaeological Center 2007: Palestine (?), A Roman Period diamond-shaped lead weight, with a missing handle at top, and a small handle at bottom, 287.10 gr., 8.80×10.73 cm., 7.8/3.8 mm. thick. On the reverse a ring is depicted. The Greek inscription reads: ΛΙ A ΑΕΣΑΜΝ / ΕΠΙ[...]ΛΟ/Υ ΑΓΟΡΑΝ / ΟΜ[.]ΟΥ. In fair condition. (A. Spaer coll. no. W-149). Unpublished.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination, Unidentified |
Fac simile
𐅢Α
ΛΕΞΑΜΗ
ΕΠΙ . . . ΛΟ
ΥΑΓΟΡΑΝ
ΟΜ ΟΥ
Edition
Λί(τρα) α´. | ΛΕΞΑΜΗ | ἐπὶ [...]ΛΟ|Υ ἀγοραν|όμου.
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
-100
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | April 4, 2007 | None |
| Spaer Collection | None | W-149 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Archaeological Center 2007b | 18–19 | 422 | fig. 422 | None |
VARIA