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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny and Mosch 2012
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Lysimachia
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.00 cm
Width
5.00 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260.00 | - | - | Auction Gorny and Mosch 2012 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Relief | RIGHT | Leaping |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny and Mosch 2012: Griechisch. 1/2 Mina, 260g. 5 × 5 cm. Quadratische Platte mit Relief. Vs.: Springender Löwe, darunter ΛΥ Rs.: unverziert. Braune Patina.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
ΛΥ
Edition
Λυ(σιμαχέων).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 12, 2012
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-309
TO
-144
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Dec. 12, 2012 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2012b | 169 | 334c | None | None |
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2012d | 269 | 721c | None | None |
VARIA