ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Ambracia
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254.00 | - | - | Sieveking 1913 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betylus | Relief | ||||
| Agyieus | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Killen 2017: Ρechteckiges Gewicht mit Relief: Agyieus.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
ΑΜ
ΒΡ
Edition
Ἀμ|βρ(ακιωτᾶν).
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
-234
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
Killen 2017: nach 234/233 v. Chr.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Bavarian Antiquities Collection (Munich) | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sieveking 1913 | 18 | 3f | None | (non vidi) |
| Killen 2017a | 157 | Ambr b 1 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
[Symbol uncertain]
Empereur 1981: Le symbole consiste en une base de 3 assises surmontée d'une sorte de flambeau à écran. Le tout reste mystérieux : un bétyle?
Killen 2017: Agyieus.
Killen 2017: ehem. München, Staatl. Antikenslg. (verschollen).
Empereur 1981: Le symbole consiste en une base de 3 assises surmontée d'une sorte de flambeau à écran. Le tout reste mystérieux : un bétyle?
Killen 2017: Agyieus.
Killen 2017: ehem. München, Staatl. Antikenslg. (verschollen).
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