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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
5 Libras = 5 Litras
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Cylinder or similar (elliptic cylinder, etc.)
Length
11.80 cm
Width
6.00 cm
Height
3.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909.20 | - | Sept. 17, 2021 | Measurement done by D. Delvigne | No | No | Yes |
| 1906.00 | - | - | Sigges 2002 | No | No | No |
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 forme de cylindre elliptique dont la poignée a disparu. Il semble légèrement creusé sur le dessus, mais il s'agit plus probablement d'usure. Un "V" est incisé.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Incised | Denomination |
Fac simile
V
Edition
V(librae)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Italy: Campania: Napoli
Findspot (site)
Pompei [Pompeii]
context
Sigges 2002: Casa dei Cei (I 6, 15). Raum m. 26. Juni 1913: "Nell'ambientino che segue a nord, sul pavimento".
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Italy: Campania: Napoli
City
Pompei [Pompeii]
Date of first acquisition
June 26, 1913
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 | June 26, 1913 | 1761C |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSA 1913 | 221 | None | None | None |
| Michel 1990 | 63 | None | None | None |
| Allison 1995 | 68; 315 | None | None | None |
| Sigges 2002 | 129 | CdB 1761 C | 16 | None |
VARIA