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Copyright credit: Auction Nomos 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Nomos 2022
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Copyright credit: Auction Nomos 2022
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Myrina
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.50 cm
Width
4.10 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103.00 | - | - | Auction Nomos 2022 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volute krater | Relief | ||||
| Amphora | Relief | ||||
| Cantharus | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Nomos 2022: Uncertain East. 2nd century BC - 2nd century AD. Weight (Lead, 35x41 mm, 103.00 g). Amphora, or perhaps a kantharos. Rev. Blank, as made. Pondera -. Four old gouges on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 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 | Oct. 23, 2022 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Nomos 2022e | None | 457 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Symbol: volute krater? Mint: Myrina?
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