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Copyright credit: Tekin 2024
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2019
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Copyright credit: Auction Hirsch 2012
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Miletos
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.50 cm
Width
3.30 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114.10 | - | - | Tekin 2019, 2024 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Hirsch 2012: Objekte aus Metall. Rechteckiges Bronzegewicht. MI-Monogramm im Relief. Griechisch-römisch. H. 3,4 cm, 113,9 g. Intakt.
Tekin 2019: Bronze balance weight, Miletos. Hellenistic period. Μ + Ι. Tetarton, 114.1 g, 35×33×9 mm. İzak Eskinazi Collection.
Tekin 2024: Tetarton, AE 114.1 g, 35x33x9 mm. Inv. no. 329. Bronze weight with lead content, square in form. On the top is a large M+I(λησίων) in relief. It is a tetarton in unit (mna of 456.4 g). The bottom is blank.
Tekin 2019: Bronze balance weight, Miletos. Hellenistic period. Μ + Ι. Tetarton, 114.1 g, 35×33×9 mm. İzak Eskinazi Collection.
Tekin 2024: Tetarton, AE 114.1 g, 35x33x9 mm. Inv. no. 329. Bronze weight with lead content, square in form. On the top is a large M+I(λησίων) in relief. It is a tetarton in unit (mna of 456.4 g). The bottom is blank.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
{monogramma Μ+Ι}
Edition
Μι(λησίων).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Feb. 7, 2012
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Eskinazi Collection | Feb. 7, 2012 | 329 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Hirsch 2012 | None | 974 | None | None |
| Tekin 2019 | 70 | 54 | fig. | None |
| Tekin 2024a | 59 | 66 | fig. 66 | None |
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