ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.20 cm
Width
4.10 cm
Height
1.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152.00 | - | - | Auction Münz Zentrum 2011 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Münz Zentrum 2011: Österlicher Mittelmeerraum. Griechisch-römische Zeit (6./1.Jh.v.Chr.). Pb-Tetarton (1/4 Mina) (5./4.Jh. v.Chr.). Schweren Aiginetischen Standards. Würfelstumpf, Pb - 42x41x11mm. 152g. (Soll 153). Unbest. Symbol. R beige Patina, ss.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Sept. 3, 2008
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
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 | Jan. 12, 2011 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Münz Zentrum 2011a | 59 | 1003 | fig. | None |
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