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Copyright credit: Auction Solidus 2018
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Copyright credit: Auction Solidus 2018
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Copyright credit: Auction Solidus 2018
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.70 cm
Width
5.70 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 453.00 | - | - | Auction Solidus 2018 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Solidus 2018: Griechische Marktgewichte. 1 Mina (Blei). 3. - 1. Jhdt. v. Chr. Vs: Großes MN (=1 Mina), darüber und darunter Kugeln. Rs: Blank. 57 mm. 453,0 g. Sehr selten. Kratzer, gelocht, sehr schön.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΜΝ
Edition
Μν(ᾶ).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Jan. 13, 2018
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Jan. 13, 2018 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Solidus 2018a | None | 787 | None | None |
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