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Copyright credit: Tekin 2024
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2024
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Copyright credit: BibleLandPictures.com
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Copyright credit: BibleLandPictures.com
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Marcus Aurelius Clarus, eirenarchos (West Asian mint)
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
6 Libras = 6 Litras
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
12.50 cm
Width
12.50 cm
Height
1.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2108.10 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herringbone pattern | Relief | ||||
| Male figure | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | LEFT | Standing |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
[to be published by Tekin 2024]
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination, Unidentified |
Fac simile
Λ Ε Ι
ΤΡΑΙ
Ε Ξ
. . . . . Ν
ΠΕΡΙΑΡ
ΑΥΡΚΛΑΡ
ΟΝΕΙΡΗΝΑ
ΡΧѠΝ
Edition
Λεῖ|τραι | ἕξ. || [––– τῶ]ν | περὶ Μ̣ᾶ̣ρ(κον) | Αὐρ(ήλιον) Κλᾶρ|ον εἰρηνά|ρχω̣ν.
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
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Museum | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2024c | 18–22 | None | fig. 1 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
For similar weights (especially the inscription on the reverse), see https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/12126/, https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/12127/
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