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Copyright credit: Killen 2016
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Copyright credit: Killen 2016
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Lysimachia
Denomination
2 Minas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
7.80 cm
Width
8.20 cm
Height
2.20 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 983.70 | - | - | Killen 2016 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Relief | RIGHT | Leaping |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Killen 2016: Quadratisches Gewicht mit Relief: Löwe, springend n. r., auf RS Bleiplatte mittels eines Eisenniets befestigt, der auf der VS hervortritt.
Tekin 2018: Square lead weight. On the obverse there is a lion jumping right with three-quarter facing head, in relief; on each corner, from top left, [Λ-Υ]-Σ-Ι and below the belly of the lion, Δ which stands for dimnaion (if not for demosion). The reverse is blank. Obverse is pitted. To adjust the mass, a lead square thin piece was inserted by an iron hobnail on the reverse of which the other end is visible on the obverse.
Tekin 2018: Square lead weight. On the obverse there is a lion jumping right with three-quarter facing head, in relief; on each corner, from top left, [Λ-Υ]-Σ-Ι and below the belly of the lion, Δ which stands for dimnaion (if not for demosion). The reverse is blank. Obverse is pitted. To adjust the mass, a lead square thin piece was inserted by an iron hobnail on the reverse of which the other end is visible on the obverse.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Σ̣ Δ I
Edition
(Λυ)σι(μαχέων) δ(ίμνουν).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-309
TO
-144
Comments on Chronology
Killen 2016: Anfang 3. Jh. – 144 v. Chr.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Halûk Perk Museum | None | M 3726 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killen 2016 | 132 | 7 | pl. 12/5a–b | None |
| Killen 2017a | 196 | Lysi III b 3 | pl. 15/9 | None |
| Tekin 2018a | 94 | 4 | fig. | None |
VARIA