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Copyright credit: Auction Biga 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Biga 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Biga 2021
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Copyright credit: Auction Biga 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Biga 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Biga 2022
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.80 cm
Width
2.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.60 | - | - | Auctions Biga 2021, 2022 | 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 Biga 2021: GREEK WEIGHT. Circa 4th-2nd Century BC. PB Tetarton. T, mark of value / Blank. Weight: 35.6 gr. Diameter: 28 mm.
Auction Biga 2022: GREEK.Commercial Weights. (Circa 4th-2nd centuries BC). Ae. Condition : Good very fine. Weight : 35.6 gr. Diameter : 28 mm.
Auction Biga 2022: GREEK.Commercial Weights. (Circa 4th-2nd centuries BC). Ae. Condition : Good very fine. Weight : 35.6 gr. Diameter : 28 mm.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek, Latin | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
V or < or Λ
Edition
V or < or Λ
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
July 11, 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. 20, 2022 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Biga 2021a | None | 674 | None | None |
| Auction Biga 2022a | None | 918 | None | None |
VARIA