-
Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2020
-
Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2020
-
Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2020
-
Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2020
-
Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2020
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Perinthos
Denomination
1 Mina
,
5 Libras = 5 Litras
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
12.00 cm
Width
12.00 cm
Height
2.00 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1542.21 | - | - | Auction CNG 2020 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction CNG 2020: THRACE, Perinthus. Roman Imperial Period. Cast PB Mna / Pentalitron Weight (120×120×20mm, 1542.21 g, 12h). Light standard. [MNA/ΠEPI/NΘIA] in three lines; all within quadrate frame / [П]Є[NT/AΛIT/PON] ΔI/[KЄON] in four lines; all within quadrate frame. CPAI Istanbul 079. Eathen gray patina, cuts on obverse, holed for suspension. Fair. From the S.M. Collection.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint, Other |
Fac simile
Є
...
...
ΔI
Edition
[Μνᾶ | Περι|νθία. || Π]ε[ντ|αλίτ|ρον] δί|[κεον].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Sept. 9, 2020
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Sept. 9, 2020 | None |
| Moussaieff Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 2020c | None | 289 | None | None |
VARIA