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Copyright credit: Archaeological Park of Pompeii / Photographer: Damien Delvigne
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Copyright credit: Archaeological Park of Pompeii / Photographer: Damien Delvigne
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Copyright credit: Archaeological Park of Pompeii / Photographer: Damien Delvigne
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
4 Libras = 4 Litras
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Cylinder or similar (elliptic cylinder, etc.)
Length
9.70 cm
Width
5.20 cm
Height
4.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1183.80 | - | Sept. 20, 2021 | Measurement done by D. Delvigne | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Poids fragmentaire en forme de cylindre elliptique dont la poignée a disparu. La dénomination la plus proche est 4 librae (déviation: -9,62%). Il faut tenir compte du fait que le poids est fort abîmé.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Italy: Campania: Napoli
Findspot (site)
Pompei [Pompeii]
context
Casa di Casca Longus (I 6, 11). Ambiente 26.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Italy: Campania: Napoli
City
Pompei [Pompeii]
Date of first acquisition
Sept. 10, 1927
circumstances
Excavation.
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 | Sept. 10, 1927 | 4041A |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA