ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.90 cm
Width
2.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.80 | - | - | Auction Kölner Münzkabinett 1987 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Kölner Münzkabinett 1987: Griechische Bleigewichte aus Syrien-Phönizien, 6. Jh. v. Chr. bis römische Kaizerzeit. 5 Statere (oder 10 Drachmen), quadratisch mit Schrift um Quadrat im Zentrum, Rs.: X auf erhöhtem Quadrat, ca. 29×28 mm, 44,8 g. Bleipatina.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | Unidentified |
Fac simile
[???]
Edition
[???]
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
April 13, 1987
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-200
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | April 13, 1987 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Kölner Münzkabinett 1987 | 38 | 339 | None | None |
VARIA