A lead hemimnaion weight from Priene
SHOPPING AND WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN WORLD AND BEYOND THROUGHOUT HISTORY , Antalya, Turkey, 27 November 2022 - 29 October 2023, vol.1, no.380, pp.201-206, (Full Text)
- Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
- Volume: 1
- City: Antalya
- Country: Turkey
- Page Numbers: pp.201-206
- Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
A Lead Hemimnaion Weight from Priene Abstract
In this article a new lead weight from Priene is presented. This weight was brought to light in 2019 during excavations in the small sanctuary north of the Athena Altar. The weight is a heminaion (half mina) in unit. In the essay, the weight is dated according to the archaeological context and the character of the letters. Afterwards the trident (one of three parasema of Priene) will be observed iconographically. In the end, the weight is classified within the Prienian weight system.
Keywords: Priene, Heminaion, Lead Weight, Sanctuary, Weight System and Standard