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Copyright credit: Tekin 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Polygon (pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, etc.)
Length
5.90 cm
Width
5.90 cm
Height
2.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 516.73 | - | - | Tekin 2024 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male figure | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2024: Mna? Pb 516.73 g, 59x23 mm. Inv. no. 2.53.89. Find place: Yazıbaşı Village. Acquired in 1989. Lead weight? discoid in form. On the obverse, male face in relief. The reverse is blank but there is a dent. Its mass corresponds with mna. It could be a weight but doubtful. It may be dated to 4th -1st centuries BC. However, I must say that I am unsure about its origin or dating, as the face evokes also an Islamic feeling rather than Greek, Roman, or Byzantine features!
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Türkiye: İzmir
Findspot (site)
Yazıbaşı
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1989
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 Museum | Dec. 31, 1989 | 2.53.89 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2024d | 142 | 16 | fig. 16 | None |
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