Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Lead Intact, Classical Ingot-Shaped Merchants Weight Value marks Δ

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Ancient Greek Hellenistic lead intact Classical Ingot-Shaped Merchant's Weight with Δ marks, dating to the 5th–1st century BC, in excellent condition, authentic/original, 3.2 cm × 3 cm and 13.3 g.

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Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Lead Intact, Classical Ingot (calfskin-Shaped) Merchant's Weight Value marks Δ.
Intact with a nice yellowish-greyish tone and excellently clear and defined image. Special shape, became classical in ancient times, where initially the calfskin was accepted as the typical ingot shape.
Rare.

Length: 3.2 cm.
Width: 3
Weight: 13.3 g.

Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Lead Intact, Classical Ingot (calfskin-Shaped) Merchant's Weight Value marks Δ.
Intact with a nice yellowish-greyish tone and excellently clear and defined image. Special shape, became classical in ancient times, where initially the calfskin was accepted as the typical ingot shape.
Rare.

Length: 3.2 cm.
Width: 3
Weight: 13.3 g.

Details

Culture
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic
Century/timeframe
5th-1st Century BC.
Name of object
Intact, Classical Ingot-Shaped Merchants Weight Value marks Δ
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Lead
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
AustriaVerified
1844
Objects sold
100%
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