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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2023
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||||
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caduceus | Relief | ||||
| Unidentified | Relief | ||||
| Male figure | Relief | Standing | Two | ||
| Male figure | Relief | Standing | Four |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Roma 2022: Lot of 5 Miscellaneous PB and Æ Weights and Objects. Lot sold as seen – no returns. From a private UK collection.
Auction Roma 2023: Lot of 5 Miscellaneous PB & Æ Weights and Objects. Lot sold as seen – no returns. From a private UK collection.
Auction Roma 2023: Lot of 5 Miscellaneous PB & Æ Weights and Objects. Lot sold as seen – no returns. From a private UK collection.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Jan. 6, 2022
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
,
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
-200
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Aug. 24, 2023 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Roma 2022a | None | 1856b | None | None |
| Auction Roma 2023b | None | 1391b | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
The four figures on the reverse all appear to be looking towards the upper part of the centre of the weight.
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