ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
8 Drachmas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.20 cm
Width
2.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.60 | - | - | Auction Münz Zentrum 2011 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | 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. Römische Rep./Kaiserzeit (1.Jh.v. 2..Jh.n.Chr.). Pb-Oktodrachmon des rhodischen Standards. Ausgeschweifte rechteckige Tafel 35x37mm. 26.6g (Soll 28g). H.Bügel abgebrochen. MZ 32, 78. beige Pat., ss.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Η
Edition
η´.
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
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-100
TO
300
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 | 60 | 1007 | fig. | None |
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