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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2019
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2019
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2019
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/16 Mina
,
1/32 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
2.50 cm
Width
2.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.91 | - | - | Auction Leu 2019 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athena / Minerva | Relief | RIGHT | Head | ||
| Helmet | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Leu 2019: Athens. Circa 4th century BC. Weight of 1/16 Mna (?) (Lead, 25 mm, 27.91 g). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev. Blank except for large central hole. Istanbul -. Pera -. Silifke -. Extremely rare. Earthen deposits, otherwise, very fine. The weight of this interesting piece corresponds to a one-sixteenth of a Mna of 446.56 g.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
May 25, 2019
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | May 25, 2019 | None |
| Private Collection #20190525 | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Leu 2019b | None | 876 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Denomination: 1/16 mina? 1/32 stater?
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