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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Thracian or Moesian mint
Denomination
10 Libras
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
15.70 cm
Width
15.70 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3040.00 | - | - | Auction Ketos 2018 | No | No | No |
| 3054.40 | - | July 9, 2025 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | 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
Auction Ketos 2018: Massive Roman Litra Lead Weight. 1st-3rd century CE. Lead, 157 mm, 3,04 kg. ITALIKON, DEKA-LITRON. Very fine condition. Rare in this size! Ex. Coll. B.K., acquired at the european art market.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Standard |
Fac simile
Δ Ε Κ
Α Λ Ι
ΤΡΟΝ
Ι Τ Α
Λ Ι
ΚΟΝ
Edition
Δεκ|άλι|τρον || ἰτα|λι|κόν.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 16, 2018
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Seidl Collection (Munich) | Dec. 16, 2018 | A149 |
| B. K. Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Ketos 2018b | None | 123 | None | None |
VARIA