ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Herodes, f. Kallistratos, agoranomos?
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
11.74 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1065.00 | - | - | Auction SPQR 2025 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Relief | ||||
| Axe | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction SPQR 2025: ANCIENT BYZANTINE LEAD COMMERCİAL WEIGHT. (Circa 6th-9th Century). Pb. Condition : Fine. Weight : 1,065 gr. Diameter : 117,44mm.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority |
Fac simile
ΗΡΔꞶΗΣ
ΚΑΛΛΙC
CΤΡΑΤΟ .
Edition
῾Ηρῴδης | Καλλι{σ}|στράτο[υ].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
June 17, 2025
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-200
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | June 17, 2025 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction SPQR 2025 | None | 1405 | None | None |
VARIA