ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Drachma
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.20 cm
Width
1.20 cm
Height
0.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.30 | - | March 30, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 4.48 | - | - | Murray 1868 | No | No | No |
| 4.47 | 69.0 | - | http://www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Little to no corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Square lead weight. Beige-fawn colour. It is slightly worn along the sides. On one face the symbol of drachma is incised.
Square lead weight. Beige-fawn colour. It is slightly worn along the sides. On one face the symbol of drachma is incised.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
𐅂
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 | 1867,0508.265 |
| Blacas d'Aulps Collection | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray 1868 | 65 | 14 | Attic drachma; normal weight, 4.346. | |
| Soutzo 1884 | 458 | 181 | None | None |
| Pernice 1894 | 157 | 540 |
VARIA
Additional comment
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