ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
1 Uncia
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.30 cm
Width
3.10 cm
Height
0.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.30 | - | - | 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 : Square with raised edges and handle on top; on the top, a large Α in relief; on the bottom, ΕΝ [Β] / ΠΙΚ in two lines. Corroded and breaks on the edges.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
Α ΕΝ [Β] ΠΙΚ
Edition
α´. || ΕΝ [Β] | ΠΙΚ
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
CPAI II : Acquisition date and provenance uncertain.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
CPAI II : Roman Imperial Period.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museums Istanbul | None | 95.327 (M) |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI II | None | 091 | 24 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
CPAI II : Mint : Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean.
Dimensions : 33 × 31 × 4 (except handle + 7 mm).
For the weights with denominational letter on them (mostly in relief) see Pernice 1894, p. 144 under the title "XI. Drachmen (erste Reihe)", no. 420 ff.; Michon 1913, p. 321 (B); Cantacuzène 1933, pp. 608-609; Lifshitz 1976, nos. 23 (Δ); Empereur 1981, nos. 17-18 (A and B respectively); Manns 1984, no. 34 (Δ); Kürkman 2003, no. 7 (Δ); Hendin 2007, no. 307 (Δ), 305 (OY A), 311 (A), 313 (A).
Dimensions : 33 × 31 × 4 (except handle + 7 mm).
For the weights with denominational letter on them (mostly in relief) see Pernice 1894, p. 144 under the title "XI. Drachmen (erste Reihe)", no. 420 ff.; Michon 1913, p. 321 (B); Cantacuzène 1933, pp. 608-609; Lifshitz 1976, nos. 23 (Δ); Empereur 1981, nos. 17-18 (A and B respectively); Manns 1984, no. 34 (Δ); Kürkman 2003, no. 7 (Δ); Hendin 2007, no. 307 (Δ), 305 (OY A), 311 (A), 313 (A).
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