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Copyright credit: Photograph © Princeton University Art Museum
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Copyright credit: Photograph © Princeton University Art Museum
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Copyright credit: Photograph © Princeton University Art Museum ”
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Copyright credit: Photograph © Princeton University Art Museum
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.20 cm
Width
5.20 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.10 | - | - | Princeton University Art Museum | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double cornucopia | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Square Greek lead weight. On one side: ΔΗΜΟΣΙΟΝ ΟΓΔΟΟΝ with the symbol of a cornucopia; the other side is decorated with network motif, and the rim with grooves. It shows signs wear or corrosion.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΔΗΜΟΣΙΟΝ ΟΓΔΟΟΝ
Edition
Δημόσιον | ὄγδοον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: Hatay
Findspot (site)
Antakya / Antioch [Antiochia ad Orontem / Theoupolis]
context
From the excavations at Antioch-on-the-Orontes in the 1930s.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Gift of the Committee for the Excavation of Antioch to Princeton University
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-250
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
Hellenistic (2nd century - 1 century BC)
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University Art Museum | Dec. 31, 2004 | 2004-165 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell 2000 | None | None | None | None |
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