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Copyright credit: Auction Archaeological Center 2007
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.20 cm
Width
3.50 cm
Height
0.38 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.50 | - | - | Auction Archaeological Center 2007 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentric squares | Relief | Two |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Archaeological Center 2007: Palestine (?), A Roman Period small square lead weight, 25.50 gr., 3.2×3.5 cm., 3.8 mm. thick. A short framed Greek inscription reads: ΑCCΙ / ΡΚΒ (Date 122 of uncertain era). In good condition. (A. Spaer coll. no. W-35). Unpublished.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Date, Unidentified |
Fac simile
ΑCCΙ
ΡΚΒ
Edition
ΑΣΣΙ | ρκβ´ (?).
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
-200
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
Auction Archaeological Center 2007: Date 122 of uncertain era?
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | April 4, 2007 | None |
| Spaer Collection | None | W-35 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Archaeological Center 2007b | 18, 21 | 427 | fig. 427 | None |
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