1 Mina

Copper alloy (bronze or brass)

Cast

Square

5.60 cm

6.10 cm

- cm

Mass (g)	Mass (grain)	Date of measurement	Reference	fragmented	cleaned	reference weight
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Symbol	Technique	Direction	Position	Number	Synecdoche
Hermes	Relief
Xoanon	Relief

Artemis Gallery: Greece, probably Hellenistic Period, ca. late 4th to 1st century BCE. A rare, heavy leaded bronze weight, roughly square, undecorated on one side and with a relief herm-like figure on its front. The figure has a column-like body, simple head and arms, and clear phallus. Etched into one side next to the figure are the letters "MNA", an abbreviation for a MINA, a unit weighing approximately 430 to 450 grams. A small, round hole is drilled through one upper corner, as if the weight was kept hanging on a hook or suspended on a string. Size: 2.2" W x 2.4" H (5.6 cm x 6.1 cm). Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection. #142015. Condition: Surface wear commensurate with age including some scratching. Grey-teal patina with light deposits, especially on the back.

No

Language	Technique	Legend type
Greek	Incised	Denomination

Μνᾶ.

GREEK

FROM -400 TO -100

Name	Date of acquisition	Inventory number
Antiquities Trade	March 7, 2019	None

Reference	Page/Column	Reference (number)	Plate / Figure	Comment
Auction Artemis 2019	None	34	None	None

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