ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Unidentified
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.50 cm
Width
3.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||||
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dot / Pellet | Relief | Four |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Zurquieh: ANCIENT ROMAN. LEAD WEIGHT. INSCRIBED. 100 B.C - 100 A.D. 34 X 25MM.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority |
Fac simile
\ Τ .
\ΟC
ΟΥ .
Edition
[–––]Τ[–––]|[–––]Λ̣ΟΣ[–––]|[–––]ΟΥ[–––].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Antiquities trade
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
100
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
Additional comment
https://www.vcoins.com/fr/stores/zurqieh/171/product/ancient_roman_lead_weight_inscribed_100_bc__100_ad/2161155/Default.aspx
SKU: AD21536
SKU: AD21536
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