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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2021
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Molossos
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
11.50 cm
Width
12.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2151.00 | - | - | Auction CNG 2021 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction CNG 2021: Greek Weights. EPEIROS, The Molossi(?). 4th-2nd century BC(?). PB Commercial Weight (115x125mm, 2151 g). MOΛOΣΣOY in rectangular stamp, with three circular stamps bearing an MO or ΣO monogram in a circular stamp. Some scrapes, numerous test punches. Fine.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Stamped / Countermarked | Authority |
Fac simile
Rectangular stamp: MOΛOΣΣOY
Monograms in circular countermarks: MO or ΣO
Edition
Rectangular stamp: Μολοσσοῦ
Monograms in circular countermarks: MO or ΣO
Monograms in circular countermarks: MO or ΣO
Monogram
ΜΟ
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Feb. 24, 2021
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Feb. 24, 2021 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 2021b | None | 281 | None | None |
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