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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
Aurelius TE[..]IMOS, agoranomos
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.60 cm
Width
6.70 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218.00 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zigzag pattern | Relief | ||||
| Unidentified | Stamped / Countermarked |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024: Sammlung Bleigewichte. Römische Kaiserzeit, 2. / 3. Jh. n. Chr. [...] Hemilitron, 218g, 5,6 x 6,7c, (mit Handhabe) Quadratisch mit erhabenem, schräg gerippten Rand. Im Feld Inschrift und auf der Handhabe Stempel. Auf der Rückseite [...]ΥΡΤΕ/[...]ΙΜΟΣ/[...]ΓΟΡΑ. [...] 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 | Authority |
Fac simile
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ΥΡΤΕ
ΙΜΟC
ΓΟΡΑ
Edition
← [Ἡ]μ|ίλε(ιτρον). || [Α]ὐρ(ήλιος) ΤΕ[.|.]ΙΜΟΣ | [ἀ]γορα(νόμου).
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 2024 | None | 353 | None | None |
VARIA