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Copyright credit: Auction Nomos 2023
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Copyright credit: Auction Nomos 2023
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Copyright credit: Auction Nomos 2023
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Assos
Denomination
2 Minas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
8.20 cm
Width
7.60 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 943.00 | - | - | Auction Nomos 2023 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin | Relief | RIGHT | Lying |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Nomos 2023: Greek Weights, Troas. Assos. Circa 3rd century BC. (Lead, 82x76 mm, 943.00 g), Weight of a Dimna (2 Minae), a square official state weight of Assos, Attic standard. ΔΗΜ Griffin seated to left. Rev. Blank. Good fine.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Μ Δ
Edition
Μ(ναῖ) δ(ύο). (?)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
March 19, 2023
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-300
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | March 19, 2023 | None |
| Eskinazi Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Nomos 2023a | None | 434 | None | None |
VARIA