ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.40 cm
Width
4.70 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163.20 | - | - | CPAI II | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident | Relief | ||||
| Unidentified | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
CPAI II : Square with suspension lug on top, slightly raised edges. On the face, in relief, ΗΜΙ and below, uncertain object which terminates with a hook ? The bottom is blank. Its hard to date. The mass is too low for a hemimna in Greek system but its mass strictly corresponds to a hemilitra (litra of c. 327 g).
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΗΜΙ
Edition
ΗΜΙ
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Türkiye: İstanbul
Findspot (site)
Sirkeci [Phosphorion / Bosporion]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
CPAI II : Found in the excavations of Metro Station at Sirkeci, 2008.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
CPAI II : Late Hellenistic-Roman Imperial Period.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museums Istanbul | None | 08.187 (M) |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI II | None | 071 | pl. 19 | None |
VARIA