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Copyright credit: Tekin 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Smyrna
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.10 cm
Width
5.60 cm
Height
1.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318.00 | - | - | Tekin 2016 | No | No | Yes |
| 318.50 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripod | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2024: Smyrna. Hemimnaion? Pb 318.5 g, 51x56x13 mm. Inv. no. 49.30.94. Find place: Tire. Acquired in 1994. Lead weight, square in form with concave edges and rounded corners. On the obverse, tripod; to r., ΖΜΥ[Ρ] which refers to Ζμυρναίων; all in relief. Its mass corresponds with hemimnaion in unit (mna of 637 g). It dates to the 1st century BC or late Hellenistic period.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
ΖΜΥΡ
Edition
Ζμυρ(ναίων).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Türkiye: İzmir
Findspot (site)
Tire [Thyaira]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1994
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 Museum | Dec. 31, 1994 | 49.30.94 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2016a | 105–108, 201 | 4 | pl. 27/207 | None |
| Tekin 2024d | 142 | 15 | fig. 15 | None |
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