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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum / Photographer : Thomas Leblanc
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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum
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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Abydos
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.20 cm
Width
3.50 cm
Height
1.20 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118.00 | - | - | CPAI III/1 | No | No | No |
| 118.10 | - | April 5, 2023 | Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caduceus | Relief |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
CPAI III/1: Square in form; worn. On the obverse, caduceus; to left corner, Τ(έταρτον or εταρτημόριον)?; all in relief. The reverse is blank. It is a tetarton, i.e. one-fourth of a mna (mna of 472 g).
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Τ
Edition
Τ(έταρον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: Çanakkale
Findspot (site)
Çanakkale
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
CPAI III/1: Hellenistic to Roman Imperial Period.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Pera Museum (Istanbul) | Dec. 31, 2007 | PMA 3476 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI III/1 | None | 150 | pl. 38 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
CPAI III/1: Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean.
The weight was found in Çanakkale, which corresponds to the territory of ancient Abydos. In addition, the type of caduceus is found on other weights in the city.
Label: Grup 1 / Harfliler (PY 197)
The weight was found in Çanakkale, which corresponds to the territory of ancient Abydos. In addition, the type of caduceus is found on other weights in the city.
Label: Grup 1 / Harfliler (PY 197)
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