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Copyright credit: Auction Bucephalus 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Bucephalus 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Bucephalus 2022
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Byblos
Denomination
1/4 Mina
,
11 Sheqels
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
7.00 cm
Width
7.00 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157.30 | - | - | Auction Bucephalus 2022 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown of Isis | Relief | ||||
| Double cornucopia | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Bucephalus 2022: PHOENICIA. Byblos, 2nd-1st centuries BC. Weight of Mina. Obv: [OΓΔOON] Two crossed cornucopiae with crown of Isis between. Rev. Blank. Pondera 11103-11106. Condition: Near very fine. Weight: 157.3 g. Diameter: 70 mm.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Edition
Τέ|τ–αρ|τ–ον | ια´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Jan. 22, 2022
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-200
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
2nd–3rd c. CE (Münz Zentrum); 2nd–1st c. BCE (Kushnir-Stein); very end of the second – beginning of the first centuries BCE (Finkielsztejn)
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Jan. 22, 2022 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Bucephalus 2022a | None | 911 | None | None |
VARIA
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