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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2002b
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Moesian mint
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.50 cm
Width
3.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115.38 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2002 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owl | Relief | ||||
| Tuna fish | Relief | ||||
| Olive Branch | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2002b: Bleigewichte mit Eule. AE [sic!] 115,38 g. 3,5cm × 3,5 cm. 5./4.Jh.v.Chr. Quadratisches Gewicht. Auf einer Seite ein vertieftes quadratisches Feld mit einer nach rechts aud einem Tunfisch stehenden Eule, r. im Feld ΘΠ, l. oben Olivenproß. Beige Bleipatina, Kratzer.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
← Πό(λεως)?
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 15, 2002
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-425
TO
-400
Comments on Chronology
Kroll 2018: late 5th century BCE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Oct. 15, 2002 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2002b | 186 | 2612 | None | None |
| Kroll 2018 | 85–90 | None | fig. 1 | None |
VARIA