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Copyright credit: Auction Ares 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Ares 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Ares 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Ares 2019
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Copyright credit: Auction Ares 2019
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Copyright credit: Auction Ares 2019
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Copyright credit: Auction Archaeology Spirit 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Archaeology Spirit 2022
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
2 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.50 cm
Width
4.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.51 | - | - | Auction Ares 2020 | No | No | Yes |
| 44.43 | - | - | Auction Archaeology Spirit 2022 | No | No | No |
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 Ares 2020: Lead Drachmae weight, 1st century BC-2nd century AD. Weight: 44,51 gr. Diameter: 45,00 mm.
Auction Archaeology Spirit 2022: Greek / Hellenistic Lead weight 4-2 Century BC. with B Letter. Weight about 44.43 gram, Size about 44mm.
Auction Archaeology Spirit 2022: Greek / Hellenistic Lead weight 4-2 Century BC. with B Letter. Weight about 44.43 gram, Size about 44mm.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Incised | Denomination |
Fac simile
Β
Edition
β´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 20, 2019
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-100
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Jan. 13, 2022 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Ares 2019c | None | 907 | None | None |
| Auction Ares 2020g | None | 1221 | None | None |
| Auction Archaeology Spirit 2022a | None | 206 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
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