ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.25 cm
Width
1.15 cm
Height
0.45 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.30 | - | March 30, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 7.90 | - | - | Murray 1868 | No | No | No |
| 7.91 | 122.0 | - | http://www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Square lead weight. It shows signs of wear and corrosion, with dark patina over fawn body. On one face, four (perhaps five) incised lines. One the other face, small dents have damaged the upper left corner and the bottom side; the central panel is shallow, with higher frame along the edges of the object.
Square lead weight. It shows signs of wear and corrosion, with dark patina over fawn body. On one face, four (perhaps five) incised lines. One the other face, small dents have damaged the upper left corner and the bottom side; the central panel is shallow, with higher frame along the edges of the object.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
IIII(?I)
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 | 1867,0508.262 |
| Blacas d'Aulps Collection | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray 1868 | 65 | 17 | IIII Perhaps 4 triobols in normal weight, 8.6. | |
| Pernice 1894 | 198 | 818 | Oben bezeichnet IIII |
VARIA
Additional comment
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