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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
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Ilion
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
8.40 cm
Width
8.60 cm
Height
1.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500.36 | - | - | Tekin 2016a | No | No | No |
| 500.80 | - | - | Tekin 2019 | No | No | No |
| 500.50 | - | April 15, 2024 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
| 500.90 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmet | Relief | LEFT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2019: Lead balance weight, Ilium. Hellenistic period. Depicted with crested helmet; below, ΙΛΙ. Mna, 500.8 g, 95×84×9 mm. İzak Eskinazi Collection.
Tekin 2024: Mna, Pb 500.9 g, 83x85 mm. Inv. no. 118. Lead weight, triangular in form, corners folded inwards, lower right corner is broken. On the top is an helmet; below, ΙΛΙ(έων). All are in relief. It is a mna in unit but its original mass should be higher due to the break in the lower right corner. The bottom is blank.
Tekin 2024: Mna, Pb 500.9 g, 83x85 mm. Inv. no. 118. Lead weight, triangular in form, corners folded inwards, lower right corner is broken. On the top is an helmet; below, ΙΛΙ(έων). All are in relief. It is a mna in unit but its original mass should be higher due to the break in the lower right corner. The bottom is blank.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
ΙΛΙ
Edition
Ἰλι(έων).
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
-400
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Eskinazi Collection | None | 118 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2016a | 89–90, 195 | 1 | pl. 21, fig. 159 | None |
| Tekin 2019 | 66 | 39 | None | None |
| Tekin 2024a | 51 | 36 | fig. 36 | None |
VARIA