ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Lysimachia
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
7.10 cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 469.15 | - | - | Auction Naumann 2025 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Relief | RIGHT | Walking | One |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Naumann 2025: THRACE. Lysimacheia. PB Mina Weight (Circa 3rd-1st century BC). Obv: Λ-Υ/Σ-Ι.
Lion leaping right; M below. Rev: Blank. Cf. Tekin 2018, p. 99, 18. Condition: Near very fine. Weight: 469.15 g. Diameter: 71 mm.
Lion leaping right; M below. Rev: Blank. Cf. Tekin 2018, p. 99, 18. Condition: Near very fine. Weight: 469.15 g. Diameter: 71 mm.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
. Υ
. Μ .
Edition
[Λ]–υ|[σ–ι](μαχέων) | μ(νᾶ).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Aug. 3, 2025
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-309
TO
-144
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Aug. 3, 2025 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Naumann 2025 | None | 95 | fig. | None |
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