Auction 64
Coins, Weights, Seals, Jewelry, Oil Lamps, Glass, Antiquities
By Archaeological Center Ltd
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Apr 4, 2018
Dan hotel, Hayarkon 99, Tel Aviv, Israel
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LOT 175:
A ROMAN LEAD WEIGHT OF HEROD THE AGORANOMOS
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Sold for: $2,600
Start price:
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1,200
Estimated price :
$2,500 - $2,800
Buyer's Premium: 18%
VAT: 17%
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A ROMAN LEAD WEIGHT OF HEROD THE AGORANOMOS
Rectangle with pierced tab. Dated: 214 = 153/4 CE. The Greek inscription reads: LΔIΣ EΠI HPΩΔÕ "Year 214 belonging to Herod (who is over the Agora)". On the back: LKB = 22 (drachms). This official was possibly a descendent of one of the Herodian kings. With nice gray patina. In very good condition and very rare. For an identical weight, see: D. Hendin, Ancient Scale Weights, 2007, no. 292 and biblio. 4.8×4.4x0.6 cm. 77.6 gr. Ex S.M. collection, Herzliya Pituah.
Estimate: $ 2,500 – 2,800
