Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
101.67 |
- |
- |
Auction Leu 2023 |
No |
No |
Yes |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Zeus / Jupiter |
Relief |
FACING |
|
|
Head |
Eagle |
Relief |
FACING |
Standing |
|
|
Laurel wreath |
Relief |
|
|
|
|
Lattice pattern |
Relief |
|
|
|
|
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.