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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Solon f. Solon, agoranomos
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.30 cm
Width
7.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 431.00 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024: Sammlung Bleigewichte. Römische Kaiserzeit, 2. / 3. Jh. n. Chr. Litra, 431g, Quadratisch, 6,3 x 7,8cm (mit Handhabe). Vs. erhaben Schrift ΧΟΥΛΠ/ΝΣΟΛ/ΟΝΟΣ. Rs. flach mit Stempel ΣΟΛΟΝΟΣ; [...]. 5 Stück! Collection of roman lead weights. 2nd / 3rd century AD. 5 pieces. Condition: ss
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority |
| Greek | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority |
Fac simile
ΟΛΩ
ΝΟΛ
ΩΝΟ
Countermark: ΟΛΩΝΟ
Edition
Σόλω|ν Σόλ|ωνος.
Countermark: Σόλωνος
Countermark: Σόλωνος
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
April 10, 2024
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
100
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | April 10, 2024 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024a | None | 353 | None | None |
VARIA