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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2021
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Antiochos (unidentified Seleucid king)
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.00 cm
Width
6.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171.72 | - | - | Auction Leu 2021 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Leu 2021: Seleukid Kings of Syria. Antiochos, late 2nd century-64 BC. Weight of 1/4 Mina (Tetarton) (Lead, 60x63 mm, 171.72 g). BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY Seleukid anchor. Rev. Latticework design. Cf. Pondera 12807 (1/8 Mina). A beautifully produced and unusually well preserved royal Seleukid weight. Minor scuff on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority |
Fac simile
→ . AΣIΛE . Σ
← ANTIOXOY
Edition
→ [Β]ασιλέ[ω]ς | ← Ἀντιόχου.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Feb. 27, 2021
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-125
TO
-64
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Feb. 27, 2021 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Leu 2021a | None | 2600 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Auction Leu 2021: Unfortunately, the plain name 'Antiochos', curiously spelled in retrograde letters but without any epithets, prevents an attribution of this beautiful weight to a specific Seleukid king. However, its style and fabric date it to the later period of the kingdom, specifically to the late 2nd and first half of the 1st century BC.
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