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Copyright credit: Yale University – Streeter Collection / Photographer: Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Yale University – Streeter Collection / Photographer: Thomas Leblanc
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Publius Aelius Athena[i]o[s] or Athena[g]o[ras], agoranomos (Smyrna)
Mint
Smyrna
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
9.00 cm
Width
6.10 cm
Height
1.00 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330.60 | - | May 22, 2024 | Autopsy Pierre Charrey | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelta | Shaped |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority |
| Greek | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority |
Fac simile
ΠΟ ΑΙΛΙΟΥ
ΑΘΗΝΑ
. Ο . . . ΑΓ(?) .
Α . . Λ Ο
V
. . . I . . .
. . . . I I
Countermark:
ΑΘΗΝΑ
. O . . .
. \ΡΙ . .
Edition
Πο(πλίου) Αἰλίου | Ἀθηνα|[ί]ο[υ] or Ἀθηνα|[γ]ό[ρου] ἀ̣γ̣[ο|ρ]α–[νό]μ̣–ο|υ (?). || [––– | –––].
Countermark: Ἀθηνα|[ί]ο[υ] or Ἀθηνα|[γ]ό[ρου ἀ|γο]ρα̣[νόμου] (?).
Countermark: Ἀθηνα|[ί]ο[υ] or Ἀθηνα|[γ]ό[ρου ἀ|γο]ρα̣[νόμου] (?).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
200
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
Weiß 2019: Die vielen anderen, doppelseitig beschrifteten und gerahmten Gewichte aus Smyrna von hoher Qualität, in quadratischer oder runder Form, als Pelten (nun in stilisierter Form) und in Gestalt von Efeublättern, wären dann später zu datieren [i.e. nach die constitutio Antoniniana im Jahr 212].
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University – Streeter Collection | None | CIII G 3 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisch 1965 | 99 | None | fig. 50 | None |
| Weiß 2016 | 262–263, n. 56 | None | None | None |
| Weiß 2019 | 178–179 | None | None | None |
VARIA
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