Mint
South Syrian or Phoenician mint
Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
- |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Palmyra 2020: Lot of 4 Large Ancient Roman/Byzantine Lead Weights c.1st -6th century AD. Size 3 3/4 - 2 3/8 inches length. Rare lot of 4 large lead weights. depicting a Cross, Christian Symbols. Provenance Ex Robert Horbacz Estate, New York. Condition: minor small chips otherwise intact.