ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Colophon
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.50 cm
Width
4.90 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120.70 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyre / Cithara | Relief | ||||
| Bow | Relief | ||||
| Quiver | Relief | ||||
| Club | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2024: Colophon. Tetarton. Pb 120.70 g, 45x49x6/8 mm. Inv. no. 3.32.93. Find place: Bayındır. Acquired in 1993. Lead weight, irregular square in form. On the obverse, lyre flanked by bow to l. and quiver (or club?) to r., below, unit mark Τ which stands for Τέταρτον - Tetarton (mna of 482.8 g); all in relief. The reverse is blank. It dates to the Hellenistic period.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Τ
Edition
Τ(έταρτον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: İzmir
Findspot (site)
Bayındır
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1993
circumstances
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Archaeological Museum | Dec. 31, 1993 | 3.32.93 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2024d | 140 | 7 | fig. 7 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Mint: Colophon? (see the bow and the quiver or club: connection to Heracles? see also the findspot)
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