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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Chios
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
Mass (g) Mass (grain) Date of measurement Reference fragmented cleaned reference weight
122.42 - - Auction CNG 1996, 1998 No No Yes
Iconography
Symbol Technique Direction Position Number Synecdoche
Amphora Relief RIGHT Lying
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction CNG 1996: Calabria. Tarentum. Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC. Lead weight of 1/3 Libra (122.42 gm). Square weight with amphora, ΤΑΡ to right. Cream patina.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
Language Technique Legend type
Greek Relief Denomination
Fac simile

ΤΑΡ

Edition
Ταρ(τήμοριον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 4, 1996
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 18, 1998 None
Bibliography
Reference Page/Column Reference (number) Plate / Figure Comment
Auction CNG 1996b 62 501 None None
Auction CNG 1998a 323 2980 None None
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