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Copyright credit: Tekin 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
4 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.70 cm
Width
4.00 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111.39 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2024: Four-Uncia. Pb 111.39 g, 37x40x8 mm (including handle). Inv. no. 33.75.92. Find place: Ephesus excavation, Yamaçevler 1, H1 (Atrium-well), year 1992. Lead weight, square in form with slightly raised edges, handle at the top. On the obverse, Δ in relief which stands for four-uncia (uncia of 27.84 g). The reverse is blank. It dates to 1st-3rd centuries AD.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Δ
Edition
δ´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Türkiye: İzmir
Findspot (site)
Selçuk / Efes [Ephesus / Arsinoe / Arsinoeia]
context
Tekin 2024: Find place: Ephesus excavation, Yamaçevler 1, H1 (Atrium-well), year 1992.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1992
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, 1992 | 33.75.92 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2024d | 168 | 144 | fig. 144 | None |
VARIA