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Copyright credit: Auction Artemide 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Artemide 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Artemide 2021
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Aurelius [– – –]
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
1 Uncia
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.15 cm
Width
3.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.80 | - | - | Auction Artemide 2021 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Artemide 2021: Lead weight. Roman-Hellenistic, 1st-2nd centuries AD. Obv. Large A. Rev. L(?). V. P. PB. 26.80 g. 35 x 31.5 mm. Eastern square weight with rounded tab at one end. Good VF.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
Α
ΑVΡ
Edition
α´. || Αὐρ(ηλίου) [– – –]
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
June 27, 2021
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Feb. 4, 2024 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Artemide 2021a | None | 518 | None | None |
| Auction Artemide 2024a | None | 890 | None | None |
VARIA