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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum
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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
Ephesos
Denomination
2 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
5.50 cm
Width
4.00 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.40 | - | - | CPAI III/1 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female figure | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Standing | |||
| Bee | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
CPAI III/1: Rectangular in form with raised and bevelled edges; with tab; right edge broken away; worn and
corroded. On the obverse, B in relief which refers to two. On the tab, stamp with bee. On the reverse, [.]ΥΝ /[Μ]ΑΙ.
It is a two uncia in unit (23.7 g).
corroded. On the obverse, B in relief which refers to two. On the tab, stamp with bee. On the reverse, [.]ΥΝ /[Μ]ΑΙ.
It is a two uncia in unit (23.7 g).
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
B . ΥИ Ι̣ Ι̣ ΑΙ
Edition
β´. || . ΥИ | Ι̣ Ι̣ ΑΙ
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
250
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 2161 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI III/1 | None | 491 | 119 | None |
| Weiß 2017a | 315, n. 22 | None | None | (attribution to Ephesos) |
VARIA
Additional comment
CPAI III/1: Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean. Width: 40 (including tab) mm.
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