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Copyright credit: Tekin 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
T(...) [...] S[ator]ninos (West Asian mint)
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.20 cm
Width
5.90 cm
Height
1.20 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 371.30 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | 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
Tekin 2024: One-Libra. Pb 371.3 g, 59x62x12 mm. Inv. no. 4.21.87. Find place: Selçuk. Acquired in 1987. Lead weight, square in form, with beveled edges. There is an illegible stamp, too. Two small holes on the obverse and reverse. On the obverse, ΛΕΙ / ΤΡΑ in relief and in two lines. On the reverse, illegible inscription in four lines: T[…] / C[…] / NEIN / O[Υ] It may be a heavy italic libra of ca. 14 unciae. It may be dated to the 3rd century AD.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
ΛΕΙ
ΤΡΑ
Τ
C
ΝΕΙΝ
Ο
Edition
Λείτ|ρα. || Τ(...) [...] | Σ[ατoρ]|νείν|ου.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Türkiye: İzmir
Findspot (site)
Selçuk / Efes [Ephesus / Arsinoe / Arsinoeia]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1987
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Museum | Dec. 31, 1987 | 4.21.87 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2024d | 160 | 123 | fig. 123 | None |
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