ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
3.15 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.11 | 403.0 | - | None | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
"Lead weight; stamped; inscribed; loop broken."
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
"Stamped Greek number 8."
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
Tartus, Tartous, Ṭarṭūs [Antarados / Constantia]
context
"Tartus, in a tomb."
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
"Purchased from Naoum Dimitriades."
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | July 28, 1900 | 1900,0728.5 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
Additional comment
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