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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2007
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2007
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2007
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Alexander II Zabinas, Seleucid King
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Struck
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
2.20 cm
Width
2.20 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.96 | - | - | Auction CNG 2007 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male figure | Stamped / Countermarked | RIGHT | Head | ||
| Radiate crown | Stamped / Countermarked | ||||
| Tyche | Stamped / Countermarked | FACING | Standing | ||
| Rudder | Stamped / Countermarked | ||||
| Cornucopia | Stamped / Countermarked | ||||
| Wreath | Stamped / Countermarked |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction CNG 2007: SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Alexander II Zabinas. 128-122 BC. PB 22mm (4.96 g). Radiate head right / Tyche standing facing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae; monogram to left, all in wreath. SNG Spaer reverse type E. VF, earthen patina. Probably a local subsidiary coinage.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Stamped / Countermarked | Authority |
Fac simile
{monogramma}
Edition
{monogramma}
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
July 11, 2007
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-128
TO
-122
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | July 11, 2007 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 2007b | None | 72 | None | None |
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