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Copyright credit: Courtesy of/Su concessione del Museo Archeologico A. Salinas di Palermo
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Copyright credit: Courtesy of/Su concessione del Museo Archeologico A. Salinas di Palermo
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Copyright credit: Courtesy of/Su concessione del Museo Archeologico A. Salinas di Palermo
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Catania
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
2.50 cm
Width
4.10 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.30 | - | Jan. 15, 2018 | A. Pugliese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 52.00 | - | Dec. 31, 2013 | Museo Archeologico A. Salinas di Palermo | Yes | Yes | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | LEFT | Walking |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
It could be the coat of arms of Catania, and the A is an abbreviation of Saint Agatha, the city's patron saint, and the elephant has been closely linked to the city of Catania since at least the tenth century. The coat of arms was probably adopted around 1239, which is therefore a terminus post quem for the object.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Invocation |
Fac simile
A
Edition
(Sant')A(gata)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Italy: Sicilia
Findspot (site)
context
Catania?
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
1239
TO
1800
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum (Palermo) | None | 40835 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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VARIA