ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Ephesos
Denomination
1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.50 cm
Width
6.20 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||||
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Rathmayr 2016, 517 B 346: quadratisches Siegel mit einem erhöhten Rand an der Oberseite, der ein Inschriftenfeld einfasst; in diesem befinden sich die griechischen Buchstaben HMI und ΤΟΝ; über dem M ist ein kleines Loch vorhanden. Auf der flachen Unterseite sind Buchstaben vorhaben. EM, InvNr 97/38/81, Fn 81/7, GHD, InvNr 81/200
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΗΜΙ
ΛΕΙΤ
ΡΟΝ
Edition
ἡμι|λειτ|ρον ||
(Edition according to Taeuber 2016, 253 IKL 32)
(Edition according to Taeuber 2016, 253 IKL 32)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: İzmir
Findspot (site)
Selçuk / Efes [Ephesus / Arsinoe / Arsinoeia]
context
Found in: Hanghaus 2, IVc Schutt; Ephesos Depot 81/200 [81/7]
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
100
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
Taeuber 2016, 253 IKL 32: Der Schrift nach ins 2. Jh. n.Chr. zu datieren.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Archaeological Museum | None | 97/38/81 [Fn 81/7] |
| Ephesus Depot | None | 81/200 [Fn 81/7] |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathmayr 2016 | 483, 517 | B 346 | 239 | None |
| Taeuber 2016 | 253 | IKL 32 | 132 | None |
| Theodorou 2022 | 255, 256 | Tab. 1.2 | None | None |
VARIA