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Copyright credit: Auction Archaeological Center 2018
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Copyright credit: Auction Archaeological Center 2018
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Apollonios f. Diophantos, agoranomos (Raphia)
Mint
Raphia
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rhombus
Length
- cm
Width
16.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 410.00 | - | - | Auction Archaeological Center 2018 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentric circles | Relief | ||||
| Unidentified | Stamped / Countermarked | Two |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Archaeological Center 2018: An anthropomorphic lead weight. Dated ΓΠC 283 = 28 BCE. The Greek inscriptions reads: APXEC AΠOΛΛW/NIOY ΔIOΦANTOY AΓOPANOMOY ΓΠC. “The great Apollonius (son of) Diophantoy, who is over the Agora, (year) 283” Pierced for hanging. Two counter-marks are at top and bottom depicting a figure. On the back, a wreath with concentric circles is depicted. With very nice gray patina. In very good condition. 16.5 cm high. 410 gr. For a similar lead weight, see: [Manns 1984], p. 11, no. 4. Ex S.M. collection, Herzliya Pituah.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Date |
Fac simile
ΑΡΧΗϹ
ΑΠΟΛΛ𝈢
ΝΙΟΥΔΙΟ
ΦΑΤΟV
ΑΓΟΡΑ
OΟΥ
ΓΠϹ
Edition
Ἀρχῆς | Ἀπολλω|νίου Διο|φάντου | ἀγορα|νόμου | γπσ´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
April 4, 2018
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-30
TO
-29
Comments on Chronology
SE 283 = 30/29 BCE
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | April 4, 2018 | None |
| Moussaieff Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Archaeological Center 2018a | None | 172 | None | None |
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