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Copyright credit: Auction N&N 2024
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Copyright credit: Auction N&N 2024
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Copyright credit: Auction N&N 2024
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Copyright credit: Auction N&N 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.40 cm
Width
3.40 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100.00 | - | - | Auction N&N 2024 | No | No | No |
| 108.30 | - | - | Private Collection | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caduceus | Relief | ||||
| Club | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction N&N 2024: Lead weight (34mm, 100 g)
Private collection (Ebay): VERY RARE Ancient Judaea COMMERCIAL WEIGHT Iron Age 8 Shekel Standard 108.3grm
Private collection (Ebay): VERY RARE Ancient Judaea COMMERCIAL WEIGHT Iron Age 8 Shekel Standard 108.3grm
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Unidentified |
Fac simile
Ο (?)
Edition
Ο (?).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
May 18, 2024
circumstances
Antiquities trade. Ebay no. 396320118914 [seen 2025-05-05]
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | May 18, 2024 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction N&N 2024d | None | 675 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Denomination: 1/4 mina?
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