Antiochene Mina Weight

385, Lot: 766. Estimate $500. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Lead mina weight. Syria, Antioch, dated SE 146 (167/6 BC). Antipatros, magistrate. Female figure standing right; ANTIOXEIO[N]/ CM–P (date)/ EΠI/ ANTIΠATPOY/ MNA across field / Cross-hatch pattern (103x98mm, 507.1g). Cf. Rochesnard p. 60 (for smaller weight with same inscription); cf. Vecchi 13, lot 1338 (same). Fine, beige patina, bent at one corner, light scuff and surfaces crack. Very rare and interesting.