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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
Mint
Byblos
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.00 cm
Width
6.70 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171.00 | - | - | Auction Leu 2021 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double cornucopia | Relief | ||||
| Crown of Isis | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Leu 2021: Phoenicia. Byblos, 2nd-1st centuries BC. Weight of 1/8 Mina (Ogdoon) (Lead, 60x67 mm, 171.00 g). [O]ΓΔΟΝ Two crossed cornucopiae with crown of Isis between. Rev. Latticework design. Pondera 11103-11106. Holed, otherwise, very fine.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
. ΓΔΟΝ
Edition
[Ὄ]γδον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 20, 2021
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-200
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Hadad Collection | Dec. 20, 2021 | WHW 64 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Leu 2021d | None | 3956 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Auction Leu 2021: The weight of this piece corresponds to a 1/4 Mina or Tetarton. However, the inscriptions clearly mark it as a 1/8 Mina or Ogdo(o)n.
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