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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 1996
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 1996
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Rhodes
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101.65 | - | - | Auction CNG 1996 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction CNG 1996: Caria, Rhodes. Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC. Bronze weight of 1/4 Rhodian Mina (101.65 gm). Square weight resembling the early “oxhide” ingots, with rose above Τ. Mottled dark green patina. Rare.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Τ
Edition
Τ(έταρτον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 4, 1996
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-408
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Dec. 4, 1996 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 1996b | 62 | 504 | None | (non vidi) |
| Tekin 2016a | 125–126, 210 | 1 | pl. 36/282 | None |
| Killen 2017a | 260 | Rho I b 3 | None | None |
VARIA