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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, Auction 270 (12/03/2020).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, Auction 270 (12/03/2020).
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tyre
Denomination
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Relief | ||||
| Sign of Tanit | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief | ||||
| Egg and dart pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
Yes
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2020: Römische Münzen. AE 1. - 4. Jh. n. Chr. Sammlung von Bronzestücke verschiedener Kaiser in verschiedenen Nominalen. Von Augustus bis Julian II. Außerdem kleine Sammlung von Gewichten, ein Marktgewicht aus Blei mit Keule, die übrigen aus Bronze, davon eines mit Silbereinlagen: 1 Grammarion (2), 2 Grammaria (2), 2 Uncia (1), 12 Nomismata (1). 49 Stück! Condition: Grüne und braune Patina, s, s-ss
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Date, Other |
Fac simile
Edition
[ἀγο(...) | (ἔτους) βι´ (?)]
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
March 12, 2020
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-115
TO
-114
Comments on Chronology
Finkielzstejn 2015: Year 12 of the Era of the Freedom of Tyre = 115/114 BCE rather than Year 12 of the era of the People of Tyre = 264/263 BCE. Auction Münz Zentrum 1983: Year 12 = 115/4 BCE
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | March 12, 2020 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2020 | None | 2682 | None | None |
VARIA