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Copyright credit: Auction Hirsch 1909
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Copyright credit: Auction Hirsch 1909
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Chios
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.40 cm
Width
4.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166.20 | - | - | Auction Hirsch 1909 | No | No | Yes |
| 116.20 | - | - | Göbl 1978 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora | Relief | LEFT | Lying |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Hirsch 1909: Quadratisches Bleistück, oben im Relief Amphora, r. davon abwärts: Χίος. Fehlt Pernice. Aus Chios. Mm. 45/44. gr. 166,20. sehr schön u. sehr selten.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
XIOC
Edition
Χίος.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
May 10, 1909
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | May 10, 1909 | None |
| Weber Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Hirsch 1909 | 249 | 3447 | pl. LXIII | None |
| Göbl 1978 | 138 | 222 | pl. 21 | None |
| Killen 2017a | 252 | Chi II b 4 | None | None |
VARIA