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Copyright credit: Killen 2016
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Lysimachia
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.90 cm
Width
4.70 cm
Height
1.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289.80 | - | - | Killen 2016 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Relief | RIGHT | Leaping | Protome |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Killen 2016: Quadratisches Gewicht mit Durchbohrung r. u., Relief: Löwenprotome n. r., Kopf frontal.
Tekin 2018: Square lead weight with rounded corners. On the obverse there is a lion protome jumping right with three-quarter facing head, in relief. On the corners, from top left, Λ-[Υ-Σ-Ι] or alternatively only Λ-Υ. The reverse is blank. Pierced on bottom right corner.
Tekin 2018: Square lead weight with rounded corners. On the obverse there is a lion protome jumping right with three-quarter facing head, in relief. On the corners, from top left, Λ-[Υ-Σ-Ι] or alternatively only Λ-Υ. The reverse is blank. Pierced on bottom right corner.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Λ
Edition
Λ–[υ|σ–ι(μαχέων) | ἡ(μιμναῖον)?].
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 3727 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killen 2016 | 133 | 15 | pl. 12/9 | None |
| Killen 2017a | 197 | Lysi IV b 1 | None | None |
| Tekin 2018a | 100 | 21 | fig. | None |
VARIA