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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
Aurelius [...]lius
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.70 cm
Width
7.90 cm
Height
5.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142.35 | - | - | Auction Archaeological Center 2007 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circle | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Archaeological Center 2007: Palestine (?), A Roman Period rectangular lead weight with a handle, 142.35 gr., 6.7×7.9 cm., 5.5/4.5 mm. thick. The handle’s thickness is 1.32 cm. The surface, which is damaged by corrosion, depicts a pointed ring, and a striped border. The Greek inscription on the back reads: ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟC / [.../.]ΛΙΟC. “Aurelius [...]lius”. In fair condition. (A. Spaer coll. no. W-78). Unpublished.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority |
Fac simile
ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟC
. . .
. ΛΙΟC
Edition
Αὐρήλιος | [– – –]|[– – –]ΛΙΟΣ.
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-78 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Archaeological Center 2007b | 18, 20 | 424 | fig. 424 | None |
VARIA