ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Drachma 1 Obol
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.05 cm
Width
0.95 cm
Height
0.42 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.90 | - | March 30, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 3.95 | 61.0 | - | http://www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Small square lead weight, slightly worn and corroded along the sides, with grey patina over beige-fawn body; corners are rounded. On one face, the symbol of drachma and one line are incised.
Small square lead weight, slightly worn and corroded along the sides, with grey patina over beige-fawn body; corners are rounded. On one face, the symbol of drachma and one line are incised.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
𐅂 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 | 1867,0508.266 |
| Blacas d'Aulps Collection | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
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