ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
4 Drachmas 3 Obols
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
2.15 cm
Width
1.85 cm
Height
0.55 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.20 | - | March 30, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 17.37 | 268.0 | - | http://www.britishmuseum.org | 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:
Rectangular lead weight. It shows signs of wear and corrosion, with white patina. A large and partially erased X (Chi) is in relief on one face. The opposite face presents four symbols for drachma, in monogram, incised in deep lines; next to them, other three lines indicate three obols.
Rectangular lead weight. It shows signs of wear and corrosion, with white patina. A large and partially erased X (Chi) is in relief on one face. The opposite face presents four symbols for drachma, in monogram, incised in deep lines; next to them, other three lines indicate three obols.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
𐅂𐅂𐅂𐅂III
X
X
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | May 8, 1867 | 1867,0508.253 |
| Blacas d'Aulps Collection | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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VARIA
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