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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
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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
Denomination
1/2 Uncia
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.80 cm
Width
3.10 cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.45 | - | - | CPAI III/1 | No | No | No |
| 18.50 | - | April 19, 2023 | Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Heavily worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
CPAI III/1: Square in form with raised, bevelled edges and tab; much worn and corroded. On the obverse, S in relief
which stands for semis (=half). On the reverse, ΔΙΟ / ΦΑΝ / ΤΟΥ. It is a half-uncia (uncia of 36.9 g).
which stands for semis (=half). On the reverse, ΔΙΟ / ΦΑΝ / ΤΟΥ. It is a half-uncia (uncia of 36.9 g).
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
S || ΔΙΟ | ΦΑΝ | ΤΟΥ
Edition
S | Διόφαντου
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
400
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 4040 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI III/1 | None | 570 | 136 | None |
VARIA