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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2003
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2003
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Areianos, epistates (Tion)
Mint
Tion
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
12.00 cm
Width
21.00 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4885.00 | - | - | Auction CNG 2003 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapevine | Relief | ||||
| Unidentified | Stamped / Countermarked | Four | |||
| Dionysus / Bacchus | Relief | FACING | Bust | ||
| Zeus / Jupiter | Relief | FACING | Bust |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction CNG 2003: Bithynia, Tium. 2nd century AD. Group of official lead weights representing 10, 5, two 2 and 1/2 minae. The weights are all in the form of medallions with thick rims and pierced suspension lugs. Includes the following: 10 minae. Lead 21 x 12 cm. (4885 gm). IOVLHC DEMOV TIANWN AGAQH TVXH (Iulius or the Iiulii [wish] the city [or people] of Tium Good Fortune) within rim and around facing bust of Dionysus surrounded by vine tendrils; on lug, N over M / …..APEIANOC ……. TATHCE…..C….. O… on inner rim around facing bust of Zeus wearing himation / traces of inscription on outer rim edge / four round countermarks at end of pierced lug handle.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination, Invocation, Mint |
Fac simile
monogramma: ΜΝΑ
ΑΓΑΘΗΤΥΧΗ ● ΒΟΥΛΗΣ ● ΔΗΜΟΥ ● ΤΙΑΝΩΝ
ΑΡΕΙΑΝΟΣ . . . . .ΤΑΤΗΣΕ . . . . C . . . . . O . . .
Edition
Μνᾶ. | Ἀγαθῇ τύχῃ βουλῆς δήμου Τιανῶν || Ἀρειανὸς [ὁ ἐπισ]τάτης ἐ[ν τῇ Τι]α̣[νῶν π]ό[λει].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Jan. 14, 2003
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. 14, 2003 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 2003a | None | 293 | None | None |
| SEG 53 | 368–369 | 1418 | None | None |
| Weiß 2005 | 428 | None | None | None |
| Akyürek Şahin and Uyar 2009 | 141–143 | None | fig. 16 | None |
| Akyürek Şahin and Uyar 2012 | 164–166 | None | fig. 16 | None |
| Öztürk 2013 | 150–153 | None | None | None |
VARIA