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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Magarsa
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
9.10 cm
Width
6.20 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300.55 | - | - | CPAI III/1 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caduceus | Relief | ||||
| Dot / Pellet | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
CPAI III/1: Rectangular cutting board in form; with tab (pierced for suspension). On the obverse, caduceus; to right, ΛΙΤΡΑ; all in double border of dots (dots in inner row are large while the dots in outer row are small); all in relief. Caduceus is the attribute of Hermes (Hermes Agoraios), patron god of trade and merchants, and is depicted on weights frequently. The reverse is blank. It is a litra in unit.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΛΙΤΡΑ
Edition
Λίτρα.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: Adana
Findspot (site)
Adana / Antiochia ad Sarum
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
100
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
CPAI III/1: Roman Imperial Period.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Pera Museum (Istanbul) | Dec. 31, 2007 | PMA 2006 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI III/1 | None | 430 | 103 | None |
| Weiß 2018a | 131, n. 1 | None | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
CPAI III/1: Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean. Lenght: 91 (including tab) mm. Cf. Auction Gorny & Mosch 2009a, no. 343 (hemilitron, 156.19 g).
Mint: Magarsa? (see the other weights attributed to Magarsa and the alleged findspot).
Mint: Magarsa? (see the other weights attributed to Magarsa and the alleged findspot).
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