ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
4 Drachmas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.00 cm
Width
1.90 cm
Height
0.55 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.10 | - | March 30, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 15.54 | - | - | Murray 1868 | No | No | No |
| 15.55 | 240.0 | - | http://www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Square lead weight. It shows some signs of wear and corrosion, with grey patina over brown-red body. Four symbols of drachma, as monogram and partially erased, are in relief on one face. The other face is plain.
Square lead weight. It shows some signs of wear and corrosion, with grey patina over brown-red body. Four symbols of drachma, as monogram and partially erased, are in relief on one face. The other face is plain.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
𐅂𐅂𐅂𐅂
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 | 1867,0508.254 |
| Blacas d'Aulps Collection | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray 1868 | 65 | 27 | ||
| Pernice 1894 | 153 | 501 | ||
| Soutzo 1895 | 459 | 217 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
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