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Copyright credit: Chuistova 1962
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Copyright credit: Chuistova 1962
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Copyright credit: Chuistova 1962
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Smyrna
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.50 cm
Width
4.50 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193.00 | - | - | Chuistova 1962 | No | No | Yes |
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
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΖΜΥΡ
ΤΑΡΤΗ
Edition
Ζμυρ(ναίων) | ταρτη(μόριον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1919
circumstances
Acquired in 1919.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Hermitage Museum (Saint Petersburg) | None | 9055/E978 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Čuistova 1962 | 30, 167 | 67 | pl. 5/53 | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 105–108, 201 | 8 | pl. 27/209 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Tekin 2016: In order to increase the mass a round piece was soldered on the reverse.
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