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Copyright credit: Provincial Archaeological Museum of Badajoz / Photograph: Lysiane Delanaye
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Copyright credit: Provincial Archaeological Museum of Badajoz / Photograph: Lysiane Delanaye
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Truncated cone
Length
4.50 cm
Width
4.50 cm
Height
1.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144.20 | - | May 7, 2019 | Measurement done by L. Delanaye | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Truncated cone weight made of copper alloy, with a circular central hole. On the obverse, deep notches (valor marks) on the right. On the reverse, thinner lower part. Small strokes all around the sides.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Spain: Badajoz
Findspot (site)
Zalamea de la Serena [Cancho Roano]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
IRON AGE
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Provincial Archaeological Museum of Badajoz | None | 10738 |
Bibliography
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VARIA