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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2017
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2017
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2017
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Ephesos
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279.00 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2017 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bee | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2017: Bleigewicht aus Ephesos. Hemimnaion (1/2 Mina) (279.00g). 1. Jh. v. - 2. Jh. n. Chr. Viereckig, nach oben hin leicht konische Platte. Oben in erhabenem Relief H über Biene. Erworben beim Münzzentrum, Köln.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Η
Edition
Ἡ(μιμναῖον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 15, 2017
circumstances
Antiquities trade. Auction Gorny & Mosch 2017: Erworben beim Münzzentrum, Köln.
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 | Oct. 15, 2017 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2017 | None | 5270 | None | None |
VARIA