Authority
Aurelius Statilianus Philosebastos, paraphylax, limenarches, and agoranomos (Ephesos)
Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
54.25 |
- |
- |
Tekin 2024 |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Anchor |
Stamped / Countermarked / Struck |
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Balance scale |
Stamped / Countermarked / Struck |
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Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2024: Two-Uncia. Pb 54.25 g, 37x40x6 mm (+ 17 mm handle). Inv. no. 1.41.87. Find place: Tire. Acquired in 1987. Lead weight, square in form with raised and beveled edges, handle at the top with a circular stamp: anchor? in center, possibly same magistrate’s name as on the reverse. On the obverse, B in relief which stands for “two”. It is a two uncia in unit (uncia of 27.12 g). On the reverse, ΑΥΡ CΤΑ / ΤΙΛΙΑΝΟ / ΥΑΓΟΡΑ / ΝΟΜΟΥ. Αὐρ(ηλίου) Στατιλιανοῦ ἀγορανόμου. It gives the name of a certain Aurelios Statilianos serving as agoranomos, probably in Ephesus. It dates to the 2nd century AD.