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Copyright credit: Auction Naumann 2016
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Copyright credit: Auction Naumann 2016
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Copyright credit: Auction Naumann 2016
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Pergamon
Denomination
4 Drachmas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Struck
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
2.80 cm
Width
2.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.62 | - | - | Auction Naumann 2016 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snake | Stamped / Countermarked | Three | |||
| Cista mystica | Stamped / Countermarked | ||||
| Quiver | Stamped / Countermarked | ||||
| Ivy wreath | Stamped / Countermarked | ||||
| Thyrsos | Stamped / Countermarked |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Naumann 2016: MYSIA. Pergamon. Lead Cistophor. Obv: Cista mystica with half opened lid, from which a serpent emerges left; all within ivy wreath. Rev: Bowcase between two serpents; above, H; in field right, thyrsos entwined ny serpent. Cf. Kleiner, Museum Notes 23 (1978) p. 80, 22 (for prototype). Condition: Fine. Weight: 13.62 g. Diameter: 28 mm.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Stamped / Countermarked | Unidentified |
Fac simile
Η
Edition
Η
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Jan. 3, 2016
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-200
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Jan. 3, 2016 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Naumann 2016a | None | 286 | None | None |
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