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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2015
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2015
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/6 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||||
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-amphora | Relief | ||||
| Unidentified | Stamped / Countermarked |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2015: Schleuderbleie. Hellenistisch, 4. - 1. Jh. v. Chr. Zehn mandelförmige Schleuderbleie mit Inschriften, darunter ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, ein rechteckiges Bleigewicht (HMILITRON) und ein bronzener Aufsatz. 10 Stück! Provenienz: Ex Sammlung D.D., London, erworben 1975 - 1980. Collection of ten lead sling bullets, a lead weight and a bronze lid. 4th - 1st century B.C. 10 pieces!
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
→ H M
↓ I . I
← I T O N
Edition
Ἡμ|ί[τ]ρ̣|ιτον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
June 17, 2015
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-450
TO
-350
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | June 17, 2015 | None |
| D. D. Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2015b | None | 537 | None | None |
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