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Copyright credit: Auction Hirsch 2011
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Myrina
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.30 cm
Width
3.50 cm
Height
1.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102.00 | - | - | Killen 2017 | 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
Killen 2017: Quadratisches Gewicht mit Relief: Krater. Maße: 3,5 × 3,3 × 1,1 – 102 g. Einheit: Tetarton. Mat.: Blei. Dat.: 1. Jh. v. Chr. (Verf.).
Auction Hirsch 2011: Objekte aus Metall. Rechteckiges Bleigewicht zu 1/4-Mine. Leichter attischer Standard. Amphora mit Volutenhenkeln. Myrina, griechisch-römische Zeit. H. 3,7 cm. Intakt.
Auction Hirsch 2011: Objekte aus Metall. Rechteckiges Bleigewicht zu 1/4-Mine. Leichter attischer Standard. Amphora mit Volutenhenkeln. Myrina, griechisch-römische Zeit. H. 3,7 cm. Intakt.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
[Μ–υ(ριναίων)?]
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Sept. 20, 2006
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 | Feb. 16, 2011 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Hirsch 2006 | None | 88 | None | (non vidi) |
| Auction Münz Zentrum 2009 | None | 703 | None | (non vidi) |
| Auction Hirsch 2011a | None | 625 | pl. LXXII | None |
| Killen 2017a | 223 | My b 12 | None | None |
| Tekin 2018b | 195–200 | 20 | None | None |
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