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Copyright credit: Killen 2016
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2018
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Lysimachia
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
- cm
Width
6.00 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265.64 | - | - | Auction Jacquier 1988 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Relief | LEFT | Seated | ||
| Six-rayed star | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Killen 2016: Dreieckiges Gewicht mit Lochung in der oberen Spitze und Relief: Löwe, sitzend n. l., Kopf frontal, sechsstrahliger Stern.
Tekin 2018: Triangular lead weight with rounded corners. On the obverse there is a lion seated with facing head, in relief. Beneath, Λ-Υ-Σ-Ι. To left below, Η for hemimnaion and star. The reverse is blank. Pierced on top.
Tekin 2018: Triangular lead weight with rounded corners. On the obverse there is a lion seated with facing head, in relief. Beneath, Λ-Υ-Σ-Ι. To left below, Η for hemimnaion and star. The reverse is blank. Pierced on top.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Η
ΛΥΣΙ
Edition
Ἡ(μιμναῖον) | Λυσι(μαχέων).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
June 30, 1988
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-309
TO
-220
Comments on Chronology
Killen 2016: 309/308 – 220 v. Chr.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | June 30, 1988 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Jacquier 1988 | None | 428 | None | (non vidi) |
| Killen 2016 | 132 | 3 | pl. 12/2 | None |
| Killen 2017a | 196 | Lysi II b 1 | None | None |
| Tekin 2018a | 100 | 22 | figs. | None |
VARIA