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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: Babelon & Blanchet 1895
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Copyright credit: Auction Hoffmann 1891
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.80 cm
Width
4.80 cm
Height
1.65 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325.00 | - | - | Babelon & Blanchet 1895 | No | No | No |
| 325.00 | - | Jan. 16, 2019 | Autopsy Louise Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 326.00 | - | - | Auction Hoffmann | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora | Relief | ||||
| Athena / Minerva | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Head |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BnF: Demi-mine attique carrée. Plomb. L. 4,7 cm; épaisseur 1,5 cm; Poids: 325 gr. HM-I (ἡμιμναίον) dans le champ droit; METPO (μετρονόμων) dans le champ gauche. Une amphore; sur la panse, une contremarque représentant une tête casquée (?); au pourtour, une bordure en relief.
Babelon & Blanchet 1895: Poids quadrangulaire. Demi-mine attique. Une des faces est décorée d’une amphore. À droite de l’amphore, la légende HMI (ἡμιμναῖον), à gauche METPO (μετρονόμων). Un léger rebord sur le pourtour. Plomb. Poids, 325 gr. Long. Des côtés, 47 mill. Acquis en 1891. [Babelon & Blanchet 1895]
Autoptic examination: Lead weight, square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: very light strokes on the frame; small bumps on the amphora and the countermark; light cuts and grooves on the sides; on the reverse, small strokes, greyish and very slightly concave edges. Straight corners, edges and sides; the upper right corner is flattened and folded. On the obverse, thin frame and depiction of an amphora in relief. The amphora’s neck, foot and handles are long and thin. The handles extend to the rim. On the right and left edges, letters in thin relief: HMI METPO. On the amphora’s body, round countermark with a helmeted head of Athena to the right (?). [LW]
Auction Hoffmann 1891: Poids quadrangulaire d'Athènes, ayant pour type une amphore avec la légende ΗΜΙΜΕΤΡΟ, et pesant 326 gr. - Plomb.
Babelon & Blanchet 1895: Poids quadrangulaire. Demi-mine attique. Une des faces est décorée d’une amphore. À droite de l’amphore, la légende HMI (ἡμιμναῖον), à gauche METPO (μετρονόμων). Un léger rebord sur le pourtour. Plomb. Poids, 325 gr. Long. Des côtés, 47 mill. Acquis en 1891. [Babelon & Blanchet 1895]
Autoptic examination: Lead weight, square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: very light strokes on the frame; small bumps on the amphora and the countermark; light cuts and grooves on the sides; on the reverse, small strokes, greyish and very slightly concave edges. Straight corners, edges and sides; the upper right corner is flattened and folded. On the obverse, thin frame and depiction of an amphora in relief. The amphora’s neck, foot and handles are long and thin. The handles extend to the rim. On the right and left edges, letters in thin relief: HMI METPO. On the amphora’s body, round countermark with a helmeted head of Athena to the right (?). [LW]
Auction Hoffmann 1891: Poids quadrangulaire d'Athènes, ayant pour type une amphore avec la légende ΗΜΙΜΕΤΡΟ, et pesant 326 gr. - Plomb.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
HM–I | ΜΕΤΡΟ
Edition
Ἡμ–ι(μναῖον) | μετρο(νόμων)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Greece: Attica
City
Athens [Athenae]
Date of first acquisition
July 23, 1891
circumstances
Achat en vente publique le 23/07/1891, vendu par Hoffmann; Achat à M. Chevallier (vente Hoffmann).
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-500
TO
-50
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | July 23, 1891 | Bronze 2233 (ex reg.L.2649) |
| Fould Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Hoffmann 1891 | 26 | 188 | pl. VI | (non vidi) |
| Babelon and Blanchet 1895 | 675 | 2233 | 2233 | None |
| Michon 1907 | 557-558, n. 1 | None | fig. 5742 | None |
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