ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
M(arcus) Audius Proculus agoranomos (Smyrna)
Mint
Smyrna
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336.00 | - | - | 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
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority |
Fac simile
ΜΑΥ
ΔΙ[Ο]Υ
ΠΡΟΚ
ΛΟΥ
ΑΓ[Ο]
[Ρ]Α[ΝΟ]
ΜΟ[Υ]
Edition
Μ(άρκου) Αὐ|δί[ο]υ | Πρόκ|λου || ἀγ[ο]|[ρ]α[νό]|μο[υ].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: İzmir
Findspot (site)
İzmir [Smyrna / Eurydikeia]
context
IK Smyrna: Gefunden auf dem Pagus; ehemals in einer Privatsammlung; Verbleib unbekannt.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papadopoulos-Kerameus 1878a | 30 | 10 | None | None |
| IK Smyrna | None | 788 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
The first editor (Papadopoulos Kerameus) does not mention the shape, the measurements or other characteristics of this weight. He just prints the text in majuscules.
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