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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
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Copyright credit: BibleLandPictures.com
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Copyright credit: BibleLandPictures.com
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Copyright credit: BibleLandPictures.com
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
North Syrian mint
Denomination
2 Drachmas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
2.30 cm
Width
2.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.94 | - | - | Auction Leu 2024 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Leu 2024: LEVANTINE REGION. Uncertain, 2nd-1st century BC. Weight of 2 Drachms (Didrachm) (Lead, 23 mm, 7.94 g). Large B within decorated circular border. Rev. Geometric pattern. Pondera 16852. Very fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Β
Edition
β´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 9, 2024
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Dec. 9, 2024 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Leu 2024e | None | 2800 | None | None |
VARIA