ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
3 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
2.90 cm
Width
3.40 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79.97 | - | - | CPAI II | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
CPAI II : Rectangular in form; three small round punchmarks on the face; bottom is blank; corroded. Its mass correponds to a three-uncia. Date and unit not certain.
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
circumstances
CPAI II : Confiscated, 1897.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
DUBIA
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
CPAI II : Roman Imperial ?
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museums Istanbul | Jan. 1, 1897 | 1250 (M) |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI II | None | 087 | 23 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
CPAI II : Mint : Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean.
Uncia of 26.65 g × 3.
Uncia of 26.65 g × 3.
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