ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Colophon
Denomination
1/3 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.70 cm
Width
4.90 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163.60 | - | - | Tekin 2016 | No | No | Yes |
| 163.55 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyre / Cithara | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2024: Colophon. Triton? Pb 163.55 g, 46x47x8 mm. Inv. no. 2.25.90. Find place: Değirmendere-Colophon. Acquired in 1990. Lead weight, square in form. On the obverse, lyre; at bottom left and right corners, unit mark [Τ] − [Ρ] Triton? (mna of 490.65 g); all in relief. The reverse is blank. The obverse type and find place refer to Colophon. It dates to the Hellenistic period.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Ρ
Edition
[Τ]–ρ(ίτον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: İzmir
Findspot (site)
Değirmendere [Colophon]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1990
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Archaeological Museum | Dec. 31, 1990 | 2.25.90 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2016a | 111–113, 203–205 | 9 | pl. 30/234 | None |
| Tekin 2024d | 139 | 4 | fig. 4 | None |
VARIA