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Copyright credit: Khoury Collection
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Copyright credit: Khoury Collection
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Antioch
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.80 cm
Width
5.50 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180.65 | - | Dec. 31, 1998 | Autopsy Pierre-Louis Gatier | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double cornucopia | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Square lead weight. Triple frame. Double cornucopia. Inscription: [Δη]μόσιον | τ[έτ]αρτον. Reverse: lattice.
Autopsy P.-L. Gatier (1998): Poids rectangulaire. 5,8×5,5×0,6 cm. Avers : double corne d’abondance dans un cadre de trois moulures simples. Revers quadrillé. Pas de tenon.
Autopsy P.-L. Gatier (1998): Poids rectangulaire. 5,8×5,5×0,6 cm. Avers : double corne d’abondance dans un cadre de trois moulures simples. Revers quadrillé. Pas de tenon.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
[Δη]μόσιον | τ[έτ]αρτον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-150
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Khoury Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA