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Copyright credit: Decloedt 1914
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Uncia
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.20 cm
Width
2.20 cm
Height
0.55 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.30 | - | - | Decloedt 1914 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross between marks of value | Incised + Inlaid | ||||
| Wreath: opposite herringbone pattern | Incised + Inlaid |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Commercial weight. Square. Iconography: Cross between marks of value. Wreath: opposite herringbone pattern.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Incised + Inlaid | Denomination |
Fac simile
Α
Edition
Ο(ὐ)γ(γία) α´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Israel: Southern District
Findspot (site)
Ashqelon / Ascalon
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| St. Anne’s Museum (Jerusalem) | None | #1 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decloedt 1914 | 553–554 | II.A.1 | pl. II/1 | None |
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