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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 286 (29/03/2022).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 286 (29/03/2022).
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Copyright credit: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, e-Auction 286 (29/03/2022).
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.97 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female figure | Relief | Bust |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022: Diverses. 4. Jh. v. Chr. - 3. Jh. n. Chr. [...] Gewicht (oder Applik) mit Artemisbüste (12,97g) [...]. Aus der bayerischen Privatsammlung C.S. Erworben in den 1990er Jahren.
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
March 29, 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 | March 28, 2022 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2022b | None | 4920a | None | None |
VARIA