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Copyright credit: Eskinazi Collection / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Eskinazi Collection / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2019
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Teos
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
9.00 cm
Width
9.90 cm
Height
1.20 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 479.80 | - | - | Tekin 2019 | Yes | No | No |
| 479.40 | - | April 15, 2024 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | Yes | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin | Relief | RIGHT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2019: ead balance weight, Teos? Hellenistic period. Depicted with griffin Mna, edges broken off. 479.8 g, 95×90×4 mm. İzak Eskinazi Collection.
Autoptic examination: Very fragmentary weight. It was probably a production failure that ended up in the scrap heap. This would explain why the iconographic type is still perfectly visible, as the weight has not circulated.
Autoptic examination: Very fragmentary weight. It was probably a production failure that ended up in the scrap heap. This would explain why the iconographic type is still perfectly visible, as the weight has not circulated.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
Found near Teos.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Eskinazi Collection | None | 552 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2019 | 68 | 47 | None | None |
VARIA