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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
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Copyright credit: Auction Zeus 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Zeus 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Zeus 2021
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.60 cm
Width
6.00 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175.00 | - | - | Auction Leu 2021 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double cornucopia | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Zeus 2021: Byzantine Lead Seals, 7th - 13th Centuries. A large beautifully decorated lead hellenistic weight with inscription. Condition: Very Fine. Weight: 100+ gr. Diameter: 60 mm.
Auction Leu 2021: Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia on the Orontes, 2nd-1st centuries BC. Weight of 1/4 Mina (Tetarton) (Lead, 56x60 mm, 175.00 g). ΔHMOΣION / TETAPTON Two crossed cornucopiae. Rev. Latticework design. Pondera 3579. Some scuffs on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
Auction Leu 2021: Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia on the Orontes, 2nd-1st centuries BC. Weight of 1/4 Mina (Tetarton) (Lead, 56x60 mm, 175.00 g). ΔHMOΣION / TETAPTON Two crossed cornucopiae. Rev. Latticework design. Pondera 3579. Some scuffs on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΔΗΜΟΣΙΟΝ
ΤΕΤΑΡΤΟΝ
Edition
Δημόσιον | τέταρτον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
June 27, 2021
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-150
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Dec. 20, 2021 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Leu 2021d | None | 3948 | None | None |
| Auction Zeus 2021a | None | 759 | None | None |
VARIA