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Copyright credit: Tekin 2018
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2018
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Copyright credit: Chuistova 1962
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Lysimachia
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.90 cm
Width
3.40 cm
Height
1.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140.00 | - | - | Chuistova 1962 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Relief | RIGHT | Leaping | Protome |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2018: Square lead weight. On the obverse there is a lion protome jumping right, in relief. On the top left corner, Λ-Υ. Below the leg of the lion is a ΤΕ which stands for tetarton. The reverse is blank.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΛΥ
ΤΕ
Edition
Λυ(σιμαχέων) | τέ(ταρτον).
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
-300
TO
-144
Comments on Chronology
Killen 2016: Anfang 3. Jh. – 144 v. Chr.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| State Hermitage Museum (Saint Petersburg) | None | 9061/E 984 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Čuistova 1962 | 50, 176 | 7.3 | pl. 13/89 | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 60–65, 181–184 | 26 | pl. 10/67 | None |
| Tekin 2018a | 108 | 45 | figs. | None |
VARIA