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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 278 (21/04/2021).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 278 (21/04/2021).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 278 (21/04/2021).
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Copyright credit: Auction Archaeology Spirit 2024
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Copyright credit: Auction Archaeology Spirit 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Magarsa
Denomination
1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
6.20 cm
Width
8.90 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144.00 | - | - | Auction Archaeological Spirit 2024 | No | No | No |
| 263.00 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2021 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm | Relief | One | |||
| Dot / Pellet | Relief | Ten (or more) |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2021b: Bleigewicht. Hemilitron Frühe Kaiserzeit(?), 1. - 2. Jh. n. Chr. H 8,9 cm, B 6,2 cm. (263 g). Rechteckiges Bleigewicht mit Handhabe. Vs. Zweig in weitem Perlrahmen u. die spiegelverkehrte inscrhift ΗΜΙΛΙΤΡΟИ. Rs. flach. Ex Sammlung Peter Weiß, Kiel, erworben zwischen 1967 und 2015. Condition: vz.
Auction Archaeology Spirit 2024: Interesting Hellenistic Lead Hemi-Litron weight 4-1 Century BC. with Palm Branch and Greek legend: "ΗΜΙΛΙΤΡΟΝ". Weight 144 grams, Size 89 mm.
Auction Archaeology Spirit 2024: Interesting Hellenistic Lead Hemi-Litron weight 4-1 Century BC. with Palm Branch and Greek legend: "ΗΜΙΛΙΤΡΟΝ". Weight 144 grams, Size 89 mm.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΗΜΙΛΙΤΡΟИ
Edition
Ἡμίλιτρον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 2015
circumstances
Antiquities trade. Auction Gorny & Mosch 2021: Ex Sammlung Peter Weiß, Kiel, erworben zwischen 1967 und 2015.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Weiß Collection | Dec. 31, 2015 | None |
| Antiquities Trade | Aug. 15, 2024 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weiß 2018a | 131, n. 1 | None | None | None |
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2021b | 108 | 3889 | fig. 3889 | None |
| Auction Archaeology Spirit 2024 | None | 327 | None | None |
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