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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2020
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.00 cm
Width
6.20 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113.00 | - | - | Auction Leu 2020 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zebu | Relief | RIGHT | Walking | ||
| Frame | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Leu 2020: Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia on the Orontes. Circa 250-100 BC. Weight of 1/4 Mina (Tetarton) (Bronze, 60x62 mm, 113.00 g). ANTIOXEION / TETAPTON Zebu walking right. Rev. Latticework design. Pondera 3509. Very rare and with a lovely design. Somewhat smoothed, otherwise, very fine.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΙΟΝ
ΤΕΤΑΡΤΟΝ
Edition
Ἀντιόχειον | τέταρτον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 23, 2020
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-250
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
Seyrig 1946–48, p. 40: 301–183/2 BCE; Gatier 1994: mid-2nd c. BCE?; Finkielsztejn 2014a: 3rd c. BCE?
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Feb. 28, 2021 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Leu 2020d | 260 | 1993 | fig. 1993 | None |
| Auction Leu 2021a | None | 2601 | fig. 2601 | None |
| Tekin 2024c | None | None | fig. 24 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Auction Leu 2020: It is worth noting that virtually identical weights are known from Seleucia Pieria, albeit with the Zebu walking to the left, suggesting a centralized production by the Seleukid authorities. For a related weight of 1/2 Mina with a horse, see below, lot 1996.
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