ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Aurelius Artemidoros, agoranomos? (West Asian mint)
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
3 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.29 cm
Width
6.29 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74.57 | - | - | Auction Concordia 2025 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Concordia 2025: PB Roman weight. Lead, 3 Uncias. Weight: 74.57 g. Diameter: 62.91 mm.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
Γ
ΑΥΡ·Α
ΤΕΜΙ
ΔꞶΡΟΥ
Edition
γ´. || Αὐρ(ηλίου) Ἀ[ρ]|τεμι|δώρου.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
April 24, 2025
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 24, 2024 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Concordia 2025c | None | 1083 | None | None |
VARIA