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Copyright credit: Auction Concordia 2023c
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.50 cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500.00 | - | - | Auction Concordia 2023 (500+ g) | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herm | Relief | RIGHT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Concordia 2023c: PB Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean. Mna weight (1st century BC–2nd century AD) Square in form, rounded corners. On the face, inscription of three lines: ΓΛΑΥΚΙΟΥ [.]ΞΕ?ΡΑΙ [.]ΑΡΚΕ; At right, sign of Tanit. Plain base. First line of the legend probably refers to the owner of the weight, Glaukias (Γλαυκίας). Weight: 500+ g. Diameter: 65.10 mm.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Unidentified |
Fac simile
ΓΛΑΥΚΙΟΥ
ΞΕΡΑΙ
ΑΡΚΕ
Edition
ΓΛΑΥΚΙΟΥ | ΞΕΡΑΙ | ΑΡΚΕ
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-200
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | April 1, 2023 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Concordia 2023c | None | 731 | None | None |
VARIA
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