ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Thracian or Moesian mint
Denomination
1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.80 cm
Width
5.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166.00 | - | - | Auction Ketos 2018 | 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, 58 mm, 166 g. ITALIKON, "HEIMI"/HEMI-LITRON. Very fine condition. Rare! Ex. Coll. B.K., acquired at the european art market.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Standard |
Fac simile
ΕΙΜΙ
ΛΕΙΤ
ΡΟΝ
ΙΤΑ
ΛΙΚ
ΟΝ
Edition
Εἱμί|λειτ|ρον || ἰτα|λικ|όν.
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 | A143 |
| B. K. Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Ketos 2018b | None | 124 | None | None |
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