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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Metropolis
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.20 cm
Width
5.20 cm
Height
1.20 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310.00 | - | - | None | 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
Aybek – Dreyer 2012: Das eckige Bleigewicht (Abb. 3) [...] misst 5,2 cm in der Höhe, ist 5,2 cm breit und 1,2 cm tief. Die Buchstaben sind 1,5 cm hoch.
Theodorou: No description of the reverse.
Theodorou: No description of the reverse.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΛΕΙ
ΤΡΑ
Edition
λεί|τρα
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: İzmir
Findspot (site)
Yeniköy [Metropolis]
context
Aybek – Dreyer 2012: Das erste Bleigewicht (YE 10-28) wurde 2010 bei Grabungen an der Stoa gefunden [...], also in einem Zusammenhang, in dem man es zu Handelszwecken vermuten würde.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| - | ||
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aybek and Dreyer 2012 | 205, 207 | 1 | 3 | None |
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