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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2012
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
South Syrian or Phoenician mint
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.60 cm
Width
5.20 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120.10 | - | - | Auction CNG 2012 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction CNG 2012: Lead weight of 1/4 libra. Greco-Roman, circa 1st century BC-1st century AD. Front face with TETA/PTON in two lines within shallow rectangular frame; edges raised and beveled Bottom with a lattice pattern. Dimensions: 52x56mm; weight: 120.10 g. Intact but with surface damage as typical for such weights.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΤΕΤΑ
ΡΤΟΝ
Edition
Τέτα|ρτον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
July 11, 2012
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-250
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | July 11, 2012 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 2012b | None | 597 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Mint: maybe Tyre? See the lattice pattern, and compare with https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/17321/, https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/12073/ and https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/13128/
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