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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2019
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2019
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2019
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2019
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
3.90 cm
Width
3.40 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152.74 | - | - | Auction Roma 2019 | No | No | Yes |
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 Roma 2019: Greek 1/6 Mina PB Weight. Circa 4th-2nd century BC. Monogram. 152.74g, 39mm x 34mm. Well preserved. From a private UK collection.
Auction CNG 2019: Hellenistic Period. Circa 4th-2nd centuries BC. PB Sixth Mina Weight (39x34mm, 152.74 g). Large (PKA) and (TP) monograms / Blank. CPAI –; Rochesnard II –. grayish tan and brown patina. VF. Rare.
Auction CNG 2019: Hellenistic Period. Circa 4th-2nd centuries BC. PB Sixth Mina Weight (39x34mm, 152.74 g). Large (PKA) and (TP) monograms / Blank. CPAI –; Rochesnard II –. grayish tan and brown patina. VF. Rare.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Unidentified |
Fac simile
monogramma {RΓΡ}
Edition
monogramma {RΓΡ}
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
May 9, 2019
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-200
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | May 9, 2019 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 2019b | None | 740 | None | None |
| Auction Roma 2019d | None | 510 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
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