ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Ambracia
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
7.60 cm
Width
7.60 cm
Height
1.55 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 507.50 | - | March 31, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 507.50 | - | - | http://www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Column |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Square bronze weight. One face presents the legend ΑΜ ΒΡ in relief and on two lines, indicating the city of Ambracia as minting authority. In the middle, and vertically dividing the legend in two parts, is a column whose base, pedestal and capital are well defined. The column is in high-relief, particularly the pedestal; therefore, the height of the weight varies from 2 to 1.3 cm. The other face is plain. The object shows some signs of corrosion, with light green patina; overall, it is in good conditions.
Square bronze weight. One face presents the legend ΑΜ ΒΡ in relief and on two lines, indicating the city of Ambracia as minting authority. In the middle, and vertically dividing the legend in two parts, is a column whose base, pedestal and capital are well defined. The column is in high-relief, particularly the pedestal; therefore, the height of the weight varies from 2 to 1.3 cm. The other face is plain. The object shows some signs of corrosion, with light green patina; overall, it is in good conditions.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
ΑΜ | ΒΡ
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | April 17, 1930 | 1930,0417.2 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
Additional comment
British Museum acquisition notes: purchased from E. Segredakis
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