ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Synerôs f. Synerôs, agoranomos (Smyrna)
Mint
Smyrna
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 347.00 | - | - | Private Collection | 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
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority |
Fac simile
Edition
Συνέρωτος β´| ἀγορ|α(νόμου) or ἀγορ(ανόμου) | α´.
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
100
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
Weiß 2019: Unter diesen Prämissen würde diese [i.e. zweite] Gruppe von neuartigen Figurengewichten vor die constitutio Antoniniana im Jahr 212 zu setzen sein, sehr wahrscheinlich schon in das 2. Jahrhundert.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified Private Collections | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
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