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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2008
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2008
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2009
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2009
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2017
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2017
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2017
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Callatis
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
8.30 cm
Width
6.90 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229.00 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2008, 2009 | No | No | No |
| 229.00 | - | - | Auction CNG 2017 | No | No | Yes |
| 228.00 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2003 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eight-rayed star | Relief | ||||
| Club | Relief | ||||
| Bunch of grapes | Stamped / Countermarked | Two |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny and Mosch 2003: Bleigewicht. Halbe Mina 1. Jh. v. - 2. Jh. n. Chr. 228g. Dreiechike Bleiplatte mit ca. 8,5cm Seitenlänge. S.A: HMI / Λ - Α, oben Stern, unten Keule. Gegenstempel mit Weinrebe. Rs. flach. Braune beige Tönung, ss
Auction Gorny and Mosch 2008 and 2009: Bleigewicht. 1/2 Mina 1. Jh. v. - 2. Jh. n. Chr. 229g. 6,9 × 8,3cm. Dreieckige Platte mit erhabenem Rand u. Relief. Vs.: Achtstrahliger Stern, darunter HMI u. Keule, r. Kontrollstempel mit Weintraube. Die Rs. ist unverziert. Vgl. Münzzentrum 32, 1978, 79 und 49, 1983, 5088. Dunkelbeige Patina, ss
Auction CNG 2017: PB Half mina weight. Eastern Roman Empire, circa 1st-2nd centuries AD. HMI with star above and club below; c/m: grape bunch within rectangular incuse / Blank (8.3x6.9mmmm, 229 g). VF. Ex Gorny & Mosch 175 (9 March 2005), lot 333.
Auction Gorny and Mosch 2008 and 2009: Bleigewicht. 1/2 Mina 1. Jh. v. - 2. Jh. n. Chr. 229g. 6,9 × 8,3cm. Dreieckige Platte mit erhabenem Rand u. Relief. Vs.: Achtstrahliger Stern, darunter HMI u. Keule, r. Kontrollstempel mit Weintraube. Die Rs. ist unverziert. Vgl. Münzzentrum 32, 1978, 79 und 49, 1983, 5088. Dunkelbeige Patina, ss
Auction CNG 2017: PB Half mina weight. Eastern Roman Empire, circa 1st-2nd centuries AD. HMI with star above and club below; c/m: grape bunch within rectangular incuse / Blank (8.3x6.9mmmm, 229 g). VF. Ex Gorny & Mosch 175 (9 March 2005), lot 333.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΗΜΙ
Δ Α
Edition
Ἡμι(μναῖον) | δ–α(μόσιον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 13, 2003
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | March 9, 2009 | None |
| Private Collection #20170517 | None | None |
| Private Collection #20081012 | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2003b | 222 | 3020 | None | None |
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2008a | None | 467 | None | None |
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2009a | None | 333 | None | None |
| Auction CNG 2017c | None | 911 | None | None |
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