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Copyright credit: Albacete Museum / Photograph: Lysiane Delanaye
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Copyright credit: Albacete Museum / Photograph: Lysiane Delanaye
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Copyright credit: Albacete Museum / Photograph: Lysiane Delanaye
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Truncated sphere or similar (truncated spheroid, truncated double cone, etc.)
Length
2.80 cm
Width
2.80 cm
Height
1.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95.20 | - | April 11, 2019 | Measurement done by L. Delanaye | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Weight? The central hole is circular and filled. On the obverse, damaged right area; a few strokes and notches. On the reverse, slightly hollow around the central hole; several bumps and notches; flattened lower part. Bumps and notches on the sides.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Spain: Albacete
City
Mahora
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Without archaeological context, but found in La Matosa (Mahora).
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Albacete Museum | None | 8083 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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VARIA