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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2014
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2014
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Unidentified
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
3 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.30 cm
Width
4.10 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88.04 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2014 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | Stamped / Countermarked |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2014: Griechisch-Römisch. Bleigewicht. Trionkion. (88,04g). 1. Jh. v. Chr. – 2. Jh. N. Chr. Mzst. Kleinasien (Ephesos)?. 4,1×4,3 cm, quadratisch. Vs.: Wertzahl in vertieftem Feld. Rs.: ΓΑΙ/ΣΕΡ in erhabenen Buchstaben. Beige Patina, ss-vz.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
Γ ΓΑΙ ΣΕΡ
Edition
γ´. || [– – –]ΓΑΙ[– – –]|[– – –]ΣΕΡ[– – –]
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 15, 2014
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Oct. 15, 2014 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Jacquier 1997 | None | 885 | None | (non vidi – check the date) |
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2014d | 206 | 2829 | None | None |
VARIA