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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.62 cm
Width
5.31 cm
Height
1.29 cm
Metrology
Mass (g) Mass (grain) Date of measurement Reference fragmented cleaned reference weight
321.64 - - Measured by Bendeguz Tobias No No Yes
321.64 - - (scientific literature) No No No
Iconography
Symbol Technique Direction Position Number Synecdoche
Cross above marks of value
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Commercial weight. Square. Zwei Blätter in den oberen Ecken. Iconography: Cross above marks of value. No wreath.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
Language Technique Legend type
Fac simile
Edition
ΛΙ Α
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Turkey: İstanbul
City
Istanbul [Byzantion / Constantinopolis]
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Istanbul
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
None
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
Name Date of acquisition Inventory number
Menil Collection None X 490.008
Bibliography
Reference Page/Column Reference (number) Plate / Figure Comment
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VARIA
Additional comment
Vikan BW16
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