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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures / Collection Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
50 Libras
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Astragalus
Length
21.80 cm
Width
12.60 cm
Height
11.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16760.00 | - | - | CPAI III/2 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astragalus | Shaped | ||||
| Duck | Shaped | Head | |||
| Finger | Shaped |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
CPAI III/2: Astragal-shaped, with a handle on top. On the short side, silver-inlaid ΓΕ ΝΕ / N. The denominational mark is written in Greek letter (N) which means 50 in number; some inlay is missing. It refers that the weight is a fifty-libra (libra of 335g). It seems that this weight was used in the Eastern part of the Roman Empire, maybe in Asia Minor. Patinated.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination, Unidentified |
Fac simile
ΓΕ ΝΕ | N || Ν
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
CPAI III/2: Acquired in 2008.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
CPAI III/2: Roman Imperial Period (AD 1st–3rd centuries).
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Pera Museum (Istanbul) | None | PMA 6602C |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2007c | None | 43 | None | None |
| CPAI III/2 | None | 003 | 2 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
CPAI III/2: Mint: Eastern Mediterranean / Aegean.
Simone Killen: Handle consists of swan-heads/brant-heads and something that looks like a branch. The handle seems to be produced separately.
Simone Killen: Handle consists of swan-heads/brant-heads and something that looks like a branch. The handle seems to be produced separately.
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