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Copyright credit: Tekin 2019
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Myrina
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.50 cm
Width
5.50 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216.90 | - | - | Tekin 2019 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volute krater | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2019: Lead balance weight, Myrina. 3rd-4th century BCE. Depicted with crater, Μ - Υ. Half-mna, 216.9 g, 55×55×7 mm. Altan Tokgöz Collection.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
Μ Υ
Edition
Μ–υ(ριναίων).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tokgöz Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2019 | 69 | 50 | fig. | None |
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