ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Miletos
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
9.40 cm
Width
9.00 cm
Height
1.20 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 479.45 | - | - | CPAI III/1 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
CPAI III/1 : Triangular in form with rounded corners and slightly raised edges. On the obverse, Μ + Ι in relief which stands for Μιλησίων. This monogram composed of the first two letters of the ethnic is also seen on the Hellenistic coins of Miletus and on the Alexanders minted in this city. The reverse is blank. Its mass corresponds to a mna.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
{monogramma Μ+Ι}
Edition
Μι(λησίων).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: Aydın
Findspot (site)
Söke [Maiandros / Maiandroupolis?]
context
CPAI III/1 : Find place : Söke.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 2007
circumstances
CPAI III/1 : Acquired in 2007. Find place : Söke.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
CPAI III/1 : Hellenistic.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Pera Museum (Istanbul) | Jan. 1, 2007 | PMA 2046 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI III/1 | None | 063 | pl. 18 | None |
| Tekin 2016a | 119–122, 207–209 | 1 | pl. 33/263 | None |
VARIA