One As scale weight with wolf (and twins?)

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by rrdenarius, Jul 2, 2018.

  1. rrdenarius

    rrdenarius non omnibus dormio

    Three scale weights arrived recently. This one looks like it has a wolf or wolf and twins on it. Take a look and see what you think. I have not deciphered the lines / letters below the exergee line, but on the right side there might be an A to indicate a Roman As = 327 grams.
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    Barrel Shaped Bronze Scale Weight, 326 gram, with Silver Inlay

    This weight is the largest of three scale weights I purchased recently. The seller's pic, Timeline Auctions, and a side view are shown first above. A similar 326 gram weight sold 3 months earlier and is the next pic. Both were advertised as Viking, but look a lot like Roman barrel weights. They have the right weight for a Roman pound or As.

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    It is not east to see the wolf, but I have a good imagination. I think the wolf is like the AP coin below where the wolf's head is not turned back.
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    A pic of a 6 ounce (yes that is a half As weight) shows how similar the weights look.
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  3. Andres2

    Andres2 Well-Known Member

    nice RR pound weight , congrats.
    I see a horse standing to the left , in exergue ROMA

    30 shells to the pound:

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  4. ancientcoinguru

    ancientcoinguru Well-Known Member

    Great RR weights! Unfortunately, I cannot see either a wolf or a horse on the OP...looks more like an eagle to me:D. But the letter M in the exergue seems very clear.

    @rrdenarius your half As weight is amazing! I always enjoy seeing it.

    @Andres2 your 7 gram weight is very interesting shape, looks more like a caestus than a shell...
     
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