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Copyright credit: Eskinazi Collection / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Eskinazi Collection / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Auction Solidus Numismatik
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Copyright credit: Auction Solidus Numismatik
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Copyright credit: Auction Solidus Numismatik
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2019
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Lysimachia
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
7.50 cm
Width
7.50 cm
Height
1.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 471.00 | - | - | Auction Solidus 2018 | No | No | No |
| 470.40 | - | - | Tekin 2019 | No | No | No |
| 470.20 | - | April 15, 2024 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Relief | RIGHT | Leaping |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2019: Lead balance weight. Lysimachia, Hellenistic period. Depicted with lion; Λ-Υ-Σ-Ι on corners. Mna, 470.4 g, 72×75×10 mm.
Auction Solidus 2018: Marktgewichte. Griechische Marktgewichte. 1 Mina (Blei). 2. Jhdt. v. Chr. (Jahr 135). Lysimacheia in Thrakien (?). Vs: Löwe mit erhobener Pranke nach rechts schreitend, darüber Lambda Tau, darunter Datierung. Rs: Blank. 75 mm. 471,0 g. Vgl. Gorny & Mosch, Auktion 175 (2009), Nr. 323 (2 Minae). Sehr selten. Kleine Einhiebe, gelocht, sehr schön.
Tekin 2018: Square lead weight with rounded corners and concave edges. On the obverse there is a lion jumping right with three-quarter facing head, in relief. On the corners, from top left, Λ-Υ-[Σ]-Ι. The reverse is blank.
Auction Solidus 2018: Marktgewichte. Griechische Marktgewichte. 1 Mina (Blei). 2. Jhdt. v. Chr. (Jahr 135). Lysimacheia in Thrakien (?). Vs: Löwe mit erhobener Pranke nach rechts schreitend, darüber Lambda Tau, darunter Datierung. Rs: Blank. 75 mm. 471,0 g. Vgl. Gorny & Mosch, Auktion 175 (2009), Nr. 323 (2 Minae). Sehr selten. Kleine Einhiebe, gelocht, sehr schön.
Tekin 2018: Square lead weight with rounded corners and concave edges. On the obverse there is a lion jumping right with three-quarter facing head, in relief. On the corners, from top left, Λ-Υ-[Σ]-Ι. The reverse is blank.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Λ Υ
Σ̣ [M] Ι̣
Edition
Λυ|σ̣ι̣(μαχέων) | [M](νᾶ)?.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-309
TO
-144
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Jan. 13, 2018 | None |
| Eskinazi Collection | None | 691 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Solidus 2018a | None | 788 | None | None |
| Tekin 2018a | 99 | 19 | fig. | None |
| Tekin 2019 | 51 | 19 | None | None |
VARIA