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Copyright credit: Tekin 2024
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Copyright credit: Tekin 2019
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.50 cm
Width
3.40 cm
Height
1.00 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113.00 | - | - | Tekin 2019 | No | No | No |
| 113.10 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2019: Lead balance weight, Western Asia Minor. 4th century BCE. Depicted with crescent. Tetarton, 113 g, 35x34x10 mm. İzak Eskinazi Collection.
Tekin 2024: Tetarton, Pb 113.1 g, 35x34x10 mm. Inv. no. 653. Lead weight, square in form. On the top, crescent. It is a tetarton in unit (mna of 452.4 g). The bottom is blank. It may be dated to the 4th century BC.
Tekin 2024: Tetarton, Pb 113.1 g, 35x34x10 mm. Inv. no. 653. Lead weight, square in form. On the top, crescent. It is a tetarton in unit (mna of 452.4 g). The bottom is blank. It may be dated to the 4th century BC.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
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Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Eskinazi Collection | None | 653 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2019 | 67 | 41 | fig. 41 | None |
| Tekin 2024a | 64 | 80 | fig. 80 | None |
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