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Copyright credit: Hendin 2007
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.74 cm
Width
6.66 cm
Height
0.64 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265.60 | - | - | Hendin 2007 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor | Relief | ||||
| Anchor | Incised |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
Yes
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Hendin 2007: l libra (265.6 g); lead square with an anchor, ΑΝΤΙ (for Antioch) and another small anchor in incuse; 67.4 × 66.6 × 6.4 mm; Abu Yassir, Old City Jerusalem 1988. cf. [Auction Münz Zentrum] 1983: 27 for the light Roman standard of 1st century C.E. and [Auction Münz Zentrum] 1983: 38, 5089, for a 2 uncia weight with similar motif from Seleucia.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
Ἀ–ν|τ–ι(όχειον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1988
circumstances
Acquired from Abu Yassir, Old City Jerusalem 1988.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-250
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Hendin Collection | Dec. 31, 1988 | 281 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendin 2007 | 193 | 281 | fig. 281 | None |
VARIA