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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
Mint
Perinthos
Denomination
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
8.70 cm
Width
8.80 cm
Height
1.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420.00 | - | - | Auction Archaeological Center 2018 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | Relief | ||||
| Palm | Relief | Four | |||
| Prize urn | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Archaeological Center 2018: A Helenistic [sic] lead weight. The city of Perinthos, ca. 3rd–2nd century BCE. Depicting a Greek inscriptions on both sides which reads: ΠΕPINΘIWN / ΛEITPA Δ I KEIA and two Palm branches and a vessel. “Perinthos the city; Litra”. With nice gray patina. Pierced in a corner. In good condition. 8.7×8.8x1.4 cm. 420 gr. Ex S.M. collection, Herzliya Pituah.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint, Other |
Fac simile
ΠΕ̣ΡΙ
ΝΘ̣ΙW͜Ν
ΛΕΙ
ΤΡΑ
ΔΙΚΕΑ
Edition
Πε̣ρι|νθ̣ίων || λεί|τρα | δίκεα.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Sept. 27, 2018
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Sept. 27, 2018 | None |
| Moussaieff Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Archaeological Center 2018b | None | 155 | None | None |
VARIA