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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 291 (08/11/2022).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 291 (08/11/2022).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 291 (08/11/2022).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 295 (22/03/2023).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 295 (22/03/2023).
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.60 cm
Width
3.60 cm
Height
1.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227.40 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caduceus | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022: Griechisch-Römisch. Bleigewicht. Ainos, römisch, 2. - 4. Jh. n.Chr. 227,40g. 3,6 x 3,6cm. H 1,8cm. Rechteckiges, quaderartiges Gewicht mit abgeschrägten Seitenflächen. Auf der Vorderseite: A - I, dazwischen Kerykeion. A I steht für Ainos. Condition: Beige Patina, intakt.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Unidentified |
Fac simile
Λ (?) Λ (?)
Edition
Λ Λ (?)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Nov. 8, 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 22, 2023 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022c | None | 3544 | None | None |
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2023 | None | 2612 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022: Mint: Ainos.
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