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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2022
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Antiochos IV Epiphanes, Seleucid King
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.00 cm
Width
5.70 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120.02 | - | - | Auction Leu 2022 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six-rayed star | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Leu 2022: SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Antiochos IV Epiphanes, 175-164 BC. Weight of 1/4 Mina (Tetarton) (Bronze, 60x57 mm, 120.02 g), Antiochia (?). [B]ΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY ΘΕΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ TE[TAPTON] Star. Rev. Latticework design. Pondera 12802. An interesting royal weight. Somewhat smoothed, otherwise, good fine.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
Edition
[Β]α̣σ̣ι̣λ̣έ̣ως̣ Ἀν̣|[τ]ι̣ό̣χου Θ̣εοῦ | Ἐπιφ̣ανοῦς | τέ[ταρτον].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Aug. 22, 2022
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-174
TO
-168
Comments on Chronology
According to the royal title Theos Epiphanes, ca. 174–168 BCE (Doyen 2014). Maybe in relation with the Daphne festival in 166 BCE? (Weiß and Ehling 2006, p. 376–377).
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | July 23, 2022 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Leu 2022d | None | 4100 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
The surrounding inscription and the symbol of the six-rayed star evoke another weight of Antiochus IV Epiphanes: see https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/3591/.
Same mould as https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/12802/
Same mould as https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/12802/
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