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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Elsen 2012
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Copyright credit: Auction Kölner Münzkabinett 1991
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tripolis
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.60 cm
Width
3.20 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.55 | - | - | Auction Elsen 2012 | No | No | No |
| 28.90 | - | - | Auction Kölner Münzkabinett 1991, 1996 | No | No | No |
| 28.60 | - | - | Auction CNG 2022 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pileus | Relief | Two | |||
| Star | Relief | Two | |||
| Egg and dart pattern | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction CNG 2022: PB Uncia Weight of Tripolis in Phoenicia. Roman, 2nd-3rd century AD. Caps of Dioscuri, each surmounted by star; all within ornate egg-and-dart frame / Net design. Dimensions: (26x32mm [including attached suspension loop], 28.60 g). Münz Zentrum XLIX, lot 5086. Tan and gray patina. VF. Very rare. From the J. de Wilde Collection.
Auction Elsen 2012: Poids en plomb de huit drachmes (once), Tripolis, 1er s.-2e s. après J.-C. Bonnets des Dioscures, les divinités protectrices de la ville, dans un encadrement orné de croissants et de globules. Le revers est quadrillé. Avec une anse, 25 × 26 mm, 28,55 g.
Auction Kölner Münzkabinett 1991: Uncia (8 Drachmen) von Tripolis, fast quadr. Bleiplatte, darauf in Relief die Dioscurenkappen (Schutzgottheiten der Stadt Tripolis) unter Sternen in Ornamentrahmen, Rs. Gittermuster, 23×24 mm + Öse, 28,9 g. Patina
Auction Elsen 2012: Poids en plomb de huit drachmes (once), Tripolis, 1er s.-2e s. après J.-C. Bonnets des Dioscures, les divinités protectrices de la ville, dans un encadrement orné de croissants et de globules. Le revers est quadrillé. Avec une anse, 25 × 26 mm, 28,55 g.
Auction Kölner Münzkabinett 1991: Uncia (8 Drachmen) von Tripolis, fast quadr. Bleiplatte, darauf in Relief die Dioscurenkappen (Schutzgottheiten der Stadt Tripolis) unter Sternen in Ornamentrahmen, Rs. Gittermuster, 23×24 mm + Öse, 28,9 g. Patina
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
March 20, 1991
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 |
|---|---|---|
| J. de Wilde Collection | June 16, 2012 | None |
| Antiquities Trade | May 18, 2022 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Kölner Münzkabinett 1991 | 59 | 119 | None | None |
| Auction Kölner Münzkabinett 1996 | 194–195 | 1913 | None | None |
| Auction Elsen 2012 | 44, 159 | 612 | None | None |
| Auction CNG 2022 | None | 1081 | None | None |
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