ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Gargara
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
7.10 cm
Width
7.50 cm
Height
1.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 658.40 | - | - | Tekin 2025 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull / Cow / Calf | Relief | LEFT | Kneeling |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
[to be published by Tekin 2025]
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint, Unidentified |
Fac simile
ΓΑΡΓ
ΔΙ
ΗΜΝΑ
Edition
Γαργ[αρέ](ων) | ΔΙ | Η μνᾶ.
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
-1
Comments on Chronology
Tekin 2025: 2nd-1st centuries BCE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Arıkantürk Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2025 | None | None | None | None |
VARIA