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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Lampsacos
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
Mass (g) Mass (grain) Date of measurement Reference fragmented cleaned reference weight
61.18 - Jan. 4, 2021 [Roma Numismatics] No No Yes
Iconography
Symbol Technique Direction Position Number Synecdoche
Winged horse Relief RIGHT Leaping Protome
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Roma 2021: Lot of 3 PB Seals and Weights. Includes a Mysia, Lampsakos PB Ogdoon (1/8 Mina) Weight. Lot sold as seen - no returns. From the inventory of a UK dealer.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
Language Technique Legend type
Greek Relief Denomination
Fac simile

Ο

Edition
Ὄ(γδοον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Jan. 14, 2021
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM -400 TO -1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
Name Date of acquisition Inventory number
Antiquities Trade Jan. 14, 2021 None
Bibliography
Reference Page/Column Reference (number) Plate / Figure Comment
Auction Roma 2021a None 1432b None None
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