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Copyright credit: Pfunds-Museum / Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Pfunds-Museum / Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Pfunds-Museum / Thomas Leblanc
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
South Syrian or Phoenician mint
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.30 cm
Width
5.40 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132.50 | - | July 26, 2022 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
Yes
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Date, Denomination |
Fac simile
L ΔΞΡ
ΤΕΤΑ
ΡΤΟΝ
Edition
(Ἔτους) δξρ´ | τέτα|ρτον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
NEAR EASTERN
,
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-149
TO
-148
Comments on Chronology
Seleucid Era 164 = 149/148 BCE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Pfunds-Museum (Hofbieber) | None | [1-C-029] |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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| - | ||||
VARIA