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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2009
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2009
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2008
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2008
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Mina
,
166.5 Drachmas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
7.40 cm
Width
7.40 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 679.00 | - | - | Auctions Gorny & Mosch 2008 and 2009 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiver | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2008 and 2009: Bleigewicht. Mina 1. Jh. v. - 2. Jh. n. Chr. 679g. 7,4 x 7,4cm. Quadratische Platte mit Relief. Vs.: Säule, l. u. r. davon sowie darunter A - P / T - E / PΞCK. Die Rs. ist unverziert. Beige Patina, am Rand antiker Hieb, Vs. Kratzer, ss.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint, Unidentified |
Fac simile
Α Ρ
Τ Ε
Ρ Ξ <
Edition
Ἀ–ρ|τ–ε(– – –) | ρξϛ´ (ἥμισυ) (?).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 12, 2008
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | March 9, 2009 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2008a | None | 466 | None | None |
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2009a | None | 332 | None | None |
| Killen 2017a | 280 | Appendix 2, Köcher, 2 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
ρξϛ´ (ἥμισυ) (?) = 166.5 drachmas?
See also https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/2202/, https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/13470/, and https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/11887/
See also https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/2202/, https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/13470/, and https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/11887/
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