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Copyright credit: Yale University – Streeter Collection / Photographer: Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Yale University – Streeter Collection / Photographer: Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Yale University – Streeter Collection / Photographer: Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Yale University – Streeter Collection / Photographer: Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Yale University – Streeter Collection / Photographer: Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Yale University – Streeter Collection / Photographer: Thomas Leblanc
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
ΗΡΓΑ (Heraclea Pontica)
Mint
Heraclea Pontica
Denomination
1/3 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Truncated pyramid
Length
3.20 cm
Width
3.30 cm
Height
1.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174.60 | - | May 22, 2024 | Autopsy Pierre Charrey | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Relief | DOWN | |||
| Bow | Relief | RIGHT | |||
| Quiver | Relief | UP | |||
| Heracles / Hercules | Relief | RIGHT | Head |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
| Greek | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority |
Fac simile
ΙΡΙΙ
ΙΡΑΚΛ
. . . ΑΝ
ΗΡΓΑ
ΗΡΓΑ
ΗΡΓΑ
ΗΡΓΑ
Edition
Τ̣ρίτ̣[η]. || Ἡ̣ρακλ|[εωτ]ᾶν || ΗΡΓΑ | ΗΡΓΑ | ΗΡΓΑ | ΗΡΓΑ
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
-350
TO
-250
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University – Streeter Collection | None | CIIIG43 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA