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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2003
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2003
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tion
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
8.00 cm
Width
12.00 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1197.00 | - | - | Auction CNG 2003 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeus / Jupiter | Relief | FACING | Bust | ||
| Caduceus | Relief | ||||
| Hermes | Relief | FACING | Bust | ||
| Sceptre | Relief | ||||
| Unidentified | Stamped / Countermarked | Two |
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: […] 2 minae. Lead 12 x 8 cm. (1197 gm). Illegible inscription within rim around facing bust of Zeus wearing himation; sceptre to left / ….TVXH….. within rim and around facing bust of Hermes with caduceus on right shoulder / PITA…. on outer rim edge / two round countermarks at end of pierced lug handle.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Invocation, Mint |
Fac simile
TVXH
ΠITA?
Edition
[Ἀγαθῇ] τύχῃ [βουλῆς δήμου Τιανῶν] || [Ἀρειανὸς ὁ ἐ]πι[σ]τά[της ἐν τῇ Τιανῶν πόλει?].
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 | 1419 | 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