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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 1997
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 1997
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 1998
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254.00 | - | - | Auction CNG 1997, 1998 | 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
Auction CNG 1997: Greek. Hellenistic. Circa 2nd-1st Century BC. Lead Hemilitron Weight (254 gm). ΗΜΙ ΛΕΙ ΤΡΟΝ in square panel. VF, cream patina, a few bumps.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΗΜΙ
ΛΕΙ
ΤΡΟΝ
Edition
Ἡμί|λει|τρον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
March 19, 1997
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | March 18, 1998 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 1997a | 292 | 3126 | None | None |
| Auction CNG 1997b | 317 | 3039 | None | None |
| Auction CNG 1998a | 323 | 2981 | None | None |
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