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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2024
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2024
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Copyright credit: Auction Leu 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Byblos
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
8.10 cm
Width
8.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 379.52 | - | - | Auction Leu 2024 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double cornucopia | Relief | ||||
| Crown of Isis | Relief | ||||
| Frame | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Leu 2024: PHOENICIA. Byblos, 2nd-1st centuries BC. Weight of 1/2 Mina (Hemimnaion) (Lead, 81x85 mm, 379.52 g, 12 h). [H-M] (?) Two crossed cornucopiae with crown of Isis between. Rev. Blank except for a lead inlay in the form of a seashell. Pondera 17320. Very fine.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΗΜ
Edition
Ἡμ–[ιμναῖον].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Sept. 8, 2024
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-150
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Sept. 8, 2024 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Leu 2024d | None | 1633 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Auction Leu 2024: The exciting thing about this weight is the lead 'seal' that was added afterwards. It was likely added for weight adjustment and shaped using a seashell that was pressed into the heated lead.
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