ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.35 cm
Width
2.50 cm
Height
1.05 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.00 | - | March 29, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 58.29 | - | - | Murray 1868 | No | No | No |
| 57.54 | 888.0 | - | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Square lead weight. The object shows some signs of corrosion and wear, and the corners a slightly damaged. T is incised on both sides. A split along the z-axis suggests that the object likely consists of two weights attached.
Square lead weight. The object shows some signs of corrosion and wear, and the corners a slightly damaged. T is incised on both sides. A split along the z-axis suggests that the object likely consists of two weights attached.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Τ
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | May 4, 1866 | 1866,0504.12 |
| Woodhouse Collection | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray 1868 | 66 | 40 | T on both sides. Double Korinthian tristater | |
| Pernice 1894 | 192 | 766 | Aus Korkyra |
VARIA
Additional comment
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