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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
Cyme
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
6.10 cm
Width
5.30 cm
Height
1.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285.41 | - | - | Tekin 2016 | No | No | No |
| 284.90 | - | April 15, 2024 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vase | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2019: Lead balance weight, Cyme. Hellenistic period. Depicted with vase with one handle, Κ - Υ / Η. Half-mna, 285.4 g, 60×55×9 mm. İzak Eskinazi Collection.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Κ Υ
Η
Edition
Κ–υ(μαίων) | ἡ(μιμναῖον).
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 | 4 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2016a | 101–104, 199–200 | 4 | pl. 25/198 | None |
| Tekin 2019 | 71 | 56 | None | None |
VARIA