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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2023
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2023
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2023
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Copyright credit: Auction Heritage 2024
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Copyright credit: Auction Heritage 2024
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Copyright credit: Auction Heritage 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
5.00 cm
Width
5.00 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101.67 | - | - | Auction Leu 2023 | No | No | Yes |
| 101.67 | - | - | Auction Heritage 2024 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeus / Jupiter | Relief | FACING | Head | ||
| Eagle | Relief | FACING | Standing | ||
| Laurel wreath | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Leu 2023: Roman. Circa 1st-2nd centuries. Weight (?) (Lead, 50 mm, 101.67 g). Facing head of Jupiter supported by eagle with spread wings standing facing and head turned downwards; all within laurel wreath. Rev. Pattern of squares. An impressive and enigmatic piece of fine style. Very fine.
Auction Heritage 2024: ANTIQUITIES. Roman Imperial. Anonymous Issue (ca. 1st-2nd centuries AD). Lead weight (50mm, 101.67 gm). Choice VF. Head of Jupiter facing supported by eagle standing facing head down, wings spread, within dotted border, all within laurel wreath / Blank with carved pattern of squares. An intriguing piece that is seemingly unique. Ex Leu, Web Auction 26 (8 July 2023), lot 5787. HID05401242017.
Auction Heritage 2024: ANTIQUITIES. Roman Imperial. Anonymous Issue (ca. 1st-2nd centuries AD). Lead weight (50mm, 101.67 gm). Choice VF. Head of Jupiter facing supported by eagle standing facing head down, wings spread, within dotted border, all within laurel wreath / Blank with carved pattern of squares. An intriguing piece that is seemingly unique. Ex Leu, Web Auction 26 (8 July 2023), lot 5787. HID05401242017.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Jan. 1, 2005
circumstances
Antiquities trade. Auction Leu 2023: From a European collection, formed before 2005.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | May 15, 2024 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Leu 2023b | None | 5787 | None | None |
| Auction Leu 2023c | None | 5149 | None | None |
| Auction Heritage 2024 | None | 63145 | None | None |
VARIA
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