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Copyright credit: Tekin 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
1/2 Uncia
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
2.70 cm
Width
3.10 cm
Height
0.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.90 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | Yes | 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: Half-Uncia. Pb 12.90 g, 27x3 mm (+4 mm handle). Inv. no. 96.64.92. Find place: Selçuk. Acquired in 1992. Lead weight, discoid in form with raised and beveled edge, handle at the top. On the obverse, S in relief which stands for semi (half), it is a half-uncia (uncia of 25.8 g). The reverse is blank. It may be dated to the 1st - 3rd centuries AD.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
S
Edition
S(emis).
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, 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 | 96.64.92 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2024d | 181 | 212 | fig. 212 | None |
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