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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2023
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2023
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2020
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2020
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
9.10 cm
Width
9.20 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 638.00 | - | - | Auction Leu 2020 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent | Relief | Two | |||
| Double cornucopia | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Leu 2020: LEVANTINE REGION. Northern Syria. Circa 250–100 BC. Weight of 1 Mina (Lead, 91×92 mm, 638.00 g). Two large crescents, back to back. Rev. Blank. Pondera -. Some flan faults, otherwise, very fine.
Auction Leu 2023: A lot containing 45 silver and bronze coins and lead and bronze weights. Including: Greek, Byzantine, Islamic and Crusaders. Fine to good very fine. 45 items in lot.
Auction Leu 2023: A lot containing 45 silver and bronze coins and lead and bronze weights. Including: Greek, Byzantine, Islamic and Crusaders. Fine to good very fine. 45 items in lot.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Jan. 1, 2005
circumstances
Antiquities trade. Auction Leu 2023: From a European collection, formed before 2005.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-250
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | March 14, 2023 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Leu 2020d | None | 906 | None | None |
| Auction Leu 2023a | None | 4260 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
See https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/14246/
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