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Copyright credit: British Museum / Photograph: Damien Delvigne
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Copyright credit: British Museum / Photograph: Damien Delvigne
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Copyright credit: Auction Egger 1908
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Copyright credit: Weiß 1990
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
7.30 cm
Width
6.70 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322.60 | - | - | Auction Egger | No | No | No |
| 322.10 | - | Aug. 22, 2019 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
| 322.44 | 4976.0 | - | The British Museum | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | Relief | LEFT | One | ||
| Herm | Relief | LEFT | One |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BM: Lead weight; square; representation of a terminal figure; inscription in relief.
Αuction Egger 1908: Viereckige einseitige Bleiplatte (Gewicht). Herme von vorn und Aufschrift in grossen Lettern: ΚΥΖΙ — ΚΕΙ. 73 × 67 Mm. 322.60 Gr. Interessantes Cabinetstück von grösster Seltenheit in sehr guter Erhaltung.
Αuction Egger 1908: Viereckige einseitige Bleiplatte (Gewicht). Herme von vorn und Aufschrift in grossen Lettern: ΚΥΖΙ — ΚΕΙ. 73 × 67 Mm. 322.60 Gr. Interessantes Cabinetstück von grösster Seltenheit in sehr guter Erhaltung.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΛΕΙ
ΚΥΖΙ
Edition
Λεί(τρα) | Κυζι(κηνῶν).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Jan. 7, 1908
circumstances
Antiquities trade
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-50
TO
50
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | April 8, 1909 | 1909,0408.1 |
| Prince Ch. u. A. Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Egger 1908 | 33 | 538 | pl. XV | None |
| Smith 1910 | 508 | V.4 | None | typing error: V.3 |
| Ocheşeanu 1983–85 | 347–349 | 1 | fig. 1.1 | None |
| Weiß 1990 | 123 | I.21 | pl. 13 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
"Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd."
ex Egger Sale, Vienna, 1908, 538
ex Egger Sale, Vienna, 1908, 538
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