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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
West Asian mint
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
3.70 cm
Width
4.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191.00 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024: Sammlung Bleigewichte. Römische Kaiserzeit, 2. / 3. Jh. n. Chr. [...] 8 Unciae? 191g, 4,3 x 3,7. Rechteckig. Auf der Vs. Nominalangabe H. 5 Stück! Collection of roman lead weights. 2nd / 3rd century AD. 5 pieces. Condition: ss
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Η
Edition
Ἡ(μιμναῖον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
April 10, 2024
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 | April 10, 2024 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2024a | None | 353 | None | None |
VARIA