Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
86.80 |
- |
- |
Hendin 2007 |
No |
No |
Yes |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Hendin 2007: 4 uncia (86.8 g = 4 uncia of 21.7 g); lead triangle with raised edge and tabs at apex and center of base, Ε/ΚΚ/ΔΕ/ΚΑΤΟΚ (enigmatic although the whole is probably a reference to the denomination, year, and possibly magistrate, ΔΕΚΑ may refer to the number 10) around central raised circle with unknown symbol or monogram, reverse: irregular pentagon with star of 7 rays; 69.5 × 54.9 × 8.4 mm; Haj Jabbar, Jerusalem Old City 1990. cf. [Münz Zentrum] 1983: 27 for light standard of 1st century C.E.