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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).
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
4 Drachmas
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
1.70 cm
Width
2.10 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.10 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mask | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022: Römisch. Bronzegewicht mit Theatermaske. Römisch, 2. - 4. Jh. n.Chr. 14,1g. 2,1 x 1,7cm. Bronze. Rechteckige Platte mit einer plastischen Theatermaske auf der Oberseite. Auf der Rückseite gestichelt Δ (entspricht 4 Drachmen). Condition: Dunkelgrüne Patina, Reste von Sinter, intakt.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Dotted | Denomination |
Fac simile
Δ
Edition
δ´.
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
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-200
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Nov. 8, 2022 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022c | None | 3545 | None | None |
VARIA