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Copyright credit: Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Copyright credit: Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Copyright credit: Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Copyright credit: Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Copyright credit: Private collection, Adelaide
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Copyright credit: Private collection, Adelaide
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Byblos
Denomination
1/8 Mina
,
5.5 Sheqels
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.10 cm
Width
4.70 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86.08 | - | - | Auction Roma 2023 | No | No | Yes |
| 86.01 | - | - | Private Collection, Adelaide | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double cornucopia | Relief | ||||
| Crown of Isis | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Roma 2023: Levantine Region PB 1/8 Mina Weight. Circa 200 - 1 BC. Crossed double cornucopiae; crown of Isis between, OΓ-ΔO-O-NE-? across fields / Lattice pattern. For similar, cf. Pondera 14415 and 14854. 86.08g, 51mm x 47mm. Condition as seen.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΟΓ ΔΟ
Ο ΝΕ .
Edition
Ὄγ–δο|ο–ν ε´–[(ἥμισυ?)].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 13, 2023
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-200
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Collection, Adelaide | Dec. 14, 2023 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Roma 2023c | None | 548 | None | None |
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