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Copyright credit: Tekin 2018
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Lysimachia
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
5.20 cm
Width
5.90 cm
Height
1.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 213.23 | - | - | Tekin 2016a | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Relief | LEFT | Seated | ||
| Six-rayed star | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2016: Hemimnaion, Pb. 213.23 g. 59×52×11 mm.
Tekin 2018: Triangular lead weight with rounded corners. On the obverse there is a lion seated with facing head, in relief. Beneath, [Λ]-Υ-Σ-Ι. To left, Η for hemimnaion but only the lower ends of the letter is visible; below it, a star. The reverse is blank.
Tekin 2018: Triangular lead weight with rounded corners. On the obverse there is a lion seated with facing head, in relief. Beneath, [Λ]-Υ-Σ-Ι. To left, Η for hemimnaion but only the lower ends of the letter is visible; below it, a star. The reverse is blank.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
[Ἡ(μιμναῖον) | Λυσι(μαχέων).]
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-309
TO
-220
Comments on Chronology
Killen 2016: 309/308 – 220 v. Chr.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Tekirdağ Museum | None | 4035 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2016a | 60–65, 181–184 | 23 | pl. 9/65 | None |
| Tekin 2018a | 105 | 36 | figs. | None |
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