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Copyright credit: Auction Papillon 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Papillon 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Papillon 2020
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
3 Obols
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
1.60 cm
Width
1.60 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.21 | - | - | Auction Papillon 2020 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heracles / Hercules | Relief | RIGHT | Head |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Papillon 2020: KINGS OF MACEDON. temp. Alexander III – Kassander. Circa 325-310 BC. PB Trial Strike(?). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Blank. Apparently unpublished. Condition: Extremely fine. Weight: 2.21 g. Diameter: 16 mm.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Nov. 29, 2020
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-325
TO
-310
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Nov. 29, 2020 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Papillon 2020b | None | 547 | None | None |
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