Nach der Schlacht von Lugdunum (197 n. Chr.). Britannisches Blei auf dem Weg nach Rom

https://doi.org/10.34780/f62m-2161

Authors

  • Norbert Hanel [Author]
  • Peter Rothenhöfer [Author]
  • Michael Bode [Author]
  • Andreas Hauptmann [Author]

Abstract

Near the eastern shore of Corsica several Roman lead ingots were found. Weight, size, stamps and especially the moulded inscriptions mentioning L. Septimius Severus show a relation to lead ingots known from Lillebonne and the surroundings of Chalon-sur-Saône. Lead isotope analyses support a provenance of all these ingots from mines of Britannia (Mendip Hills; Flintshire). Because of the imperial titles, the production of this lead must be dated between the victory of Septimius Severus over D. Clodius Albinus in the battle of Lugdunum on February 19th 197, and February 198. Noteworthy are various stamps of military units on most of these ingots. The find spots in Gallia and near Corsica are strong hints for reconstructing a transport route via Gaulish rivers to Italy and Rome.

Keywords:

Lead ingots, L. Septimius Severus, Battle of Lugdunum, Lead-silver production in Britannia, Lead isotope analysis, Legionary stamps, Metal supply of Rome

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Vol. 43 (2013)

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Hanel, N., Rothenhöfer, P., Bode, M. and Hauptmann, A. (1970) “Nach der Schlacht von Lugdunum (197 n. Chr.). Britannisches Blei auf dem Weg nach Rom”, Chiron. Mitteilungen der Kommission für Alte Geschichte und Epigraphik des Deutschen Archäologischen Instituts, 43, pp. 297–326. doi:10.34780/f62m-2161.