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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
2 Libras = 2 Litras
Material
Stone
Manufacture
Carved
Shape
Cylinder or similar (elliptic cylinder, etc.)
Length
9.90 cm
Width
6.00 cm
Height
5.00 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 598.80 | - | May 11, 2022 | 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 en pierre calcaire en forme de cylindre elliptique avec la trace d'un anneau ou d'une poignée. Les bords de la face supérieure sont légèrement obliques vers l'extérieur. Le poids est peut-être très légèrement creusé sur le dessous.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Italy: Campania: Napoli
Findspot (site)
Pompei [Pompeii]
context
1925. I 7, 7. Allison 2004: Pompeii. Casa dell'Efebo. Room label: UF. Entranceway 0, 2.5m abvlfr.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Italy: Campania: Napoli
City
Pompei [Pompeii]
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1925
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 | Dec. 31, 1925 | 3499 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison 2004 | None | None | None | Database |
VARIA