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Copyright credit: Tekin 2019
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Marcus Aurelius Artemidoros, agoranomos (Magnesia ad Maeandrum)
Mint
Magnesia ad Maeandrum
Denomination
1 Uncia
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.60 cm
Width
3.90 cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.92 | - | - | Tekin 2019 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemis / Diana | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | FACING | Seated | ||
| Nike | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | ||||
| Eros | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | ||||
| Dionysus / Bacchus | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | LEFT | Standing |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2019: Lead balance weight Roman Imperial period. Inscribed with A and bearing two control stamps, a. Dionysos and b. Cult statue of Artemis Leukophryene (Magne[si]a ad Maeandrum). Uncia, 26.92 g, 36x39x5 mm. İzak Eskinazi Collection.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
| Greek | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority, Mint |
Fac simile
A
Countermark: ΜΑΥΡΑΡΤΕΜΙΔΩΡΟΣΑΓΟΡΑΝΟΜΟΣ
Countermark: Μ-Α
Edition
α´.
Countermark: Μ(ᾶρκος) Αὐρ(ήλιος) Ἀρτεμίδωρος ἀγορανόμος.
Countermark: Μ–α(γνησίων).
Countermark: Μ(ᾶρκος) Αὐρ(ήλιος) Ἀρτεμίδωρος ἀγορανόμος.
Countermark: Μ–α(γνησίων).
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
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
200
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Eskinazi Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2019 | 89 | 72 | fig. 72 | None |
| Öztürk et al. 2022 | 207 | 1 | None | None |
VARIA