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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2021
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/12 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.60 cm
Width
2.40 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75.86 | - | - | Auction Roma 2020, 2021 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-tortoise | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Roma 2020: Attica PB 1/12 Mina Weight. Circa 4th century BC. Land tortoise with segmented shell / Blank. Rochesnard p. 22 & 26. 75.86g, 26mm × 24mm. Condition as seen. Very Rare. From a private UK collection.
Auction Roma 2021: Attica PB 1/12 Mina Weight. Circa 4th century BC. Land tortoise with segmented shell / Blank. Rochesnard p. 22 & 26. 75.86g, 26mm x 24mm. Condition as seen. Very Rare. Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 72, 25 June 2020, lot 219.
Auction Roma 2021: Attica PB 1/12 Mina Weight. Circa 4th century BC. Land tortoise with segmented shell / Blank. Rochesnard p. 22 & 26. 75.86g, 26mm x 24mm. Condition as seen. Very Rare. Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 72, 25 June 2020, lot 219.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
June 25, 2020
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-300
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Nov. 5, 2021 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Roma 2020d | None | 219 | None | None |
| Auction Roma 2021e | None | 183 | None | None |
VARIA