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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Roma 2021
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Seleucia Pieria
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.00 cm
Width
6.00 cm
Height
0.00 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113.56 | - | - | Auction Roma 2021 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zebu | Relief | LEFT | Walking | ||
| Anchor | Stamped / Countermarked | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Roma Numismatics 2021: Seleukid Empire, Seleukeia Pieria Æ Tetarton (1/4 Mina) Weight. Circa 200-150 BC. Zebu (Brahma) bull to left; ΣΕΛΕΥΚΕΙΟN above, TETAPTON below / Latticework design. J. Paul Getty Museum: A Passion for Antiquities, Ancient Art from the Collection of Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman, 95 = J. Paul Getty Museum 96.AC.143. 113.56g, 60 x 60mm. Preserved in very good condition; concretions remaining on rev. Extremely Rare. From the inventory of a German dealer.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΣΕΛΕΥΚΕΙΟΝ
ΤΕΤΑΡΤΟΝ
Edition
Σελεύκειον | τέταρτον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 7, 2021
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-250
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
According to Seyrig 1946–48, p. 45–46: 301–187/6 BCE; Gatier 1994: mid-2nd c. BCE? Roma Numismatics 2021: Circa 200–150 BC.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Oct. 7, 2021 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Roma 2021d | 140 | 438 | None | None |
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