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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 286 (29/03/2022).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 286 (29/03/2022).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 286 (29/03/2022).
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Miletos
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133.00 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 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 G&M 2022: Sammlung griechischer und kaiserzeitlicher Gewichte. 4. Jh. v. Chr. - 3. Jh. n. Chr. [...] Eine dreieckige Viertelmina aus Milet mit Stadtmonogramm (133g) [...]. 4 Stück! Ex Sammlung Peter Weiß, Kiel.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
{monogramma Μ+Ι}
Edition
Μι(λησίων).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
March 23, 2022
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | March 23, 2022 | None |
| Weiß Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022b | None | 4934c | None | None |
VARIA