ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
3 Libras = 3 Litras
Material
Marble
Manufacture
Carved
Shape
Cylinder or similar (elliptic cylinder, etc.)
Length
10.00 cm
Width
7.70 cm
Height
6.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850.40 | - | May 11, 2022 | D. Delvigne | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Heavily worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Damien Delvigne: Poids en forme de cylindre elliptique en pierre calcaire. Les bords de la face supérieure sont légèrement incurvés vers l'extérieur. Il est fort abîmé et peut-être légèrement creusé sur la face inférieure. Au vu de sa masse, il s'agit probablement d'un poids de 3 librae.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Italy: Campania: Napoli
Findspot (site)
Pompei [Pompeii]
context
1928. Allison 2006 : Insula of the Menander. House number : I 10, 4. Room number : UF. Room Type : Upper levels of volcanic deposit. Location : Above peristyle garden c.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Italy: Campania: Napoli
City
Pompei [Pompeii]
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1928
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
79
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Park of Pompeii | Dec. 31, 1928 | 4184 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison 2006 | 148 | 918 | pl. 65.1/fig. 43.9 | None |
VARIA