ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
,
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
5.20 cm
Width
6.70 cm
Height
1.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 505.00 | - | - | CPAI II | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
CPAI II : Rectangular in form (breadboard-like shape) with handle; both faces are blank; worn. It is difficult to determine its denomination but it may be a mna or even litra. There are weights inscribed litra which weigh about 500 g or over.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Incised | Denomination |
Fac simile
Α
Edition
α´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1991
circumstances
CPAI II : Bought in 1991.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
250
Comments on Chronology
CPAI II : Hellenistic - Roman Imperial Period.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museums Istanbul | Jan. 1, 1991 | 91.184 (M) |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI II | None | 081 | pl. 22 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
CPAI II : Mint : Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean.
Dimensions : 52 × 67 (+ 20 mm handle) × 14 mm.
Dimensions : 52 × 67 (+ 20 mm handle) × 14 mm.
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