ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Ephesos
Denomination
1 Uncia
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.50 cm
Width
2.90 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.95 | - | - | Auction Jacquier 1997 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemis / Diana | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | FACING | Standing |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Weiß 2017: Auch eine nicht abgebildete Unze aus dem Kunsthandel wies einen Stempel mit der Artemis von Ephesos auf, unklar, ob ohne oder mit einer Legende: Numismatique antique, Paul-Francis Jacquier (Kehl), Münzliste 1997, 1145, Oberseite Buchstabe A; 2,5 × 2,9 cm, 25,95 g.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
A
Edition
α´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1997
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
100
TO
300
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Dec. 31, 1997 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Jacquier 1997b | None | None | None | (non vidi) |
| Weiß 2017a | 314, n. 15 | None | None | None |
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