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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: Auction Sol Numismatik 2024b
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Copyright credit: Auction Sol Numismatik 2024b
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Copyright credit: Auction Sol Numismatik 2024b
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
1/3 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.90 cm
Width
3.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139.00 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022 | No | No | Yes |
| 139.00 | - | - | Auction Sol Numismatik 2024b | No | No | No |
| 139.00 | - | - | Auction Sol Numismatik 2024f | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna fish | Relief | BLEFT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022: Sammlung griechischer Gewichte. 4. - 1. Jh. v. Chr. [...] Drittelmina(?) mit Thunfisch (139g) […]. 6 Stück! Ex Sammlung Peter Weiß, Kiel. Condition: Hellbeige Patina, ss
Auction Sol Numismatik 2024b: MYSIA. Cyzicus. Weight (lead, 139 g, 39x38 mm). Tunny left; TP above. Rev. Blank. Tekin p. 73, #28. From the collection of R. N. Draskowski.
Auction Sol Numismatik 2024bf: MYSIA. Cyzicus. Weight (lead, 139 g, 39x38 mm). Tunny left; TP above. Rev. Blank. Tekin p. 73, #28. From the collection of R. N. Draskowski.
Auction Sol Numismatik 2024b: MYSIA. Cyzicus. Weight (lead, 139 g, 39x38 mm). Tunny left; TP above. Rev. Blank. Tekin p. 73, #28. From the collection of R. N. Draskowski.
Auction Sol Numismatik 2024bf: MYSIA. Cyzicus. Weight (lead, 139 g, 39x38 mm). Tunny left; TP above. Rev. Blank. Tekin p. 73, #28. From the collection of R. N. Draskowski.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΤΡ
Edition
Τρ(ίτον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
March 29, 2022
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 | March 29, 2022 | None |
| Draskowski Collection | None | None |
| Weiß Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022b | None | 4931b | None | None |
| Auction Sol Numismatik 2024b | None | 913 | None | None |
| Auction Sol Numismatik 2024f | None | 870 | None | None |
VARIA
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