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Copyright credit: Tekin 2024b
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Lampsacos
Denomination
3 Minas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
8.10 cm
Width
7.90 cm
Height
2.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1415.00 | - | - | Tekin 2016 ; Tekin 2024b | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winged horse | Relief | LEFT | Leaping | Protome |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Λ [A]
TPI
Edition
Λ[α](μψακηνῶν) | Τρι(μναῖον) or Τρί(μνους).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 2014
circumstances
Acquisition by confiscation.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Museum | Dec. 31, 2014 | No inventory number |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2016a | 83–86, 193 | 1 | pl. 19/148a–b | None |
| Tekin 2024b | 27-28 ; 36 | 6 | fig. 6 | None |
VARIA