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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Lampsacos
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.10 cm
Width
5.10 cm
Height
2.00 cm
Metrology
Mass (g) Mass (grain) Date of measurement Reference fragmented cleaned reference weight
710.00 - May 15, 2022 Private Collection, Adelaide No No Yes
Iconography
Symbol Technique Direction Position Number Synecdoche
Winged horse Relief LEFT Protome
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Roma 2021: Lot of 4 Greek PB Weights and Objects. Lot sold as seen - no returns. From a private UK collection.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
Language Technique Legend type
Greek Relief Denomination, Mint
Fac simile

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Edition
[Λα(μψακηνῶν) | μ(νᾶ).] ?
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Feb. 25, 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
Private Collection, Adelaide Feb. 25, 2021 None
Antiquities Trade None None
Bibliography
Reference Page/Column Reference (number) Plate / Figure Comment
Auction Roma 2021b None 2114d None None
Auction Roma 2021f None 1730 None None
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