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Copyright credit: Auction Nomos 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Nomos 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Nomos 2021
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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
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
8 Drachmas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.90 cm
Width
3.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.46 | - | - | Auction Ares 2019 | No | No | No |
| 34.40 | - | - | Auction Nomos 2021 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Ares 2019: Lead Drachmae weight, 1st century BC-2nd century AD. Condition: Very Fine. Weight: 34.46 gr. Diameter: 42 mm.
Auction Nomos 2021: Greek-Roman. Circa 1st century BC - 2nd century AD. Weight of 8 Drachmas (Lead, 39x38 mm, 34.40 g, 12 h). H (8) within linear frame and raised edges. Loop at 12h. Rev. Blank. Cf. Hendin, Weights 300. Qedar II, 4106. CNG e376, (2016) 740. Intact and clear. Very fine. From the Perioikos Collection, Switzerland.
Auction Nomos 2021: Greek-Roman. Circa 1st century BC - 2nd century AD. Weight of 8 Drachmas (Lead, 39x38 mm, 34.40 g, 12 h). H (8) within linear frame and raised edges. Loop at 12h. Rev. Blank. Cf. Hendin, Weights 300. Qedar II, 4106. CNG e376, (2016) 740. Intact and clear. Very fine. From the Perioikos Collection, Switzerland.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Η
Edition
η´.
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
-200
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Oct. 3, 2021 | None |
| Perioikos Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Ares 2019c | None | 899 | None | None |
| Auction Nomos 2021b | None | 1461 | None | None |
VARIA