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Copyright credit: Tekin 2019
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2018
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2018
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Lysimachia
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.00 cm
Width
3.80 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121.00 | - | - | Tekin 2019 | No | No | Yes |
| 120.76 | - | - | Tekin 2016a | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Relief | RIGHT | Leaping | Protome |
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 protome; below, Λ-Υ. Tetarton, 121 g, 40×38×7 mm.
Tekin 2018: Square lead weight. On the obverse there is a lion protome jumping right, in relief. On the bottom right, Λ-Υ. The reverse is blank.
Tekin 2018: Square lead weight. On the obverse there is a lion protome jumping right, in relief. On the bottom right, Λ-Υ. The reverse is blank.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
Λ Υ
Edition
Λυ(σιμαχέων).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eskinazi Collection | None | 542 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2016a | 60–65, 181–184 | 32 | pl. 10/72 | None |
| Tekin 2018a | 113 | 61 | figs. | None |
| Tekin 2019 | 51 | 21 | None | None |
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