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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2020
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
7.40 cm
Width
7.40 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 343.00 | - | - | Auction Leu 2020 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double cornucopia | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Leu 2020: Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia on the Orontes. Weight of 1/2 Mina (Hemimnaion) (Lead, 74x74 mm, 343.00 g), SE 234 = 79/8 BC. ETOYΣ ΔΛΣ / ΔHMOΣION / HMIMNAI[O]N Two crossed cornucopiae with crown of Isis between. Rev. Latticework design. CPAI -. Cf. Pondera 3566 (SE 211) and 1617 (SE 234, but 1 Mna). Apparently unpublished. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ETOYΣ ΔΛΣ
ΔHMOΣION
HMIMNAION
Edition
Ἔτους δλσ´ | δημόσιον | ἡμιμναῖον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 23, 2020
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-79
TO
-78
Comments on Chronology
Seleucid Era 234 (δλσ´) = 79/78 BCE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Oct. 23, 2020 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Leu 2020d | 261 | 1994 | fig. 1994 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Auction Leu 2020: Commercial weights such as this one were produced in cities currently or formerly under Seleukid control, where they were, as indicated by the obverse inscription ΔHMOΣION ('public'), used as official market weights. The weight of 343 g for a Hemimnaion corresponds to a Mina of 150 Attic drachms.
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