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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
7.90 cm
Width
7.80 cm
Height
2.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 843.50 | - | Jan. 16, 2019 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | No |
| 845.00 | - | - | BnF + Froehner | No | No | No |
| 842.80 | - | Jan. 16, 2019 | Autopsy Charles Doyen - After cleaning | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astragalus |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Froehner: Poids athénien en plomb. L et larg. 0,075. O H osselet en relief M Δ. Poids: 845 gr. - Double mine. Poids normal de la mine (100 drachmes) : 436 gr, 6.
BnF: Poids athénien quadrangulaire. Plomb. L. 7,8 cm ; l. 7,5 cm ; ép. 1,50 cm (2,40 cm avec le relief) ; poids: 845 gr. (double mine). Inscrit Δ-H-M-O, avec une sorte d'osselet., legs 1925.
Autoptic examination: Lead weight, square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: small strokes on the obverse and a bit of soil around the astragalus; small bumps and strokes on the sides; big groove on the right side; strokes and hollows on the lower edge on the reverse and grooves on the lower left corner. Rounded and very slightly raised corners; straight edges and sides; the reverse is slightly hollowed in the center. On the obverse, depiction of an astragalus in relief. In the four corners, letters in relief: Δ Η Μ Ο. On the reverse, modern tag with the number 127 on the upper right corner. (Height without relief: 1.9 cm).
BnF: Poids athénien quadrangulaire. Plomb. L. 7,8 cm ; l. 7,5 cm ; ép. 1,50 cm (2,40 cm avec le relief) ; poids: 845 gr. (double mine). Inscrit Δ-H-M-O, avec une sorte d'osselet., legs 1925.
Autoptic examination: Lead weight, square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: small strokes on the obverse and a bit of soil around the astragalus; small bumps and strokes on the sides; big groove on the right side; strokes and hollows on the lower edge on the reverse and grooves on the lower left corner. Rounded and very slightly raised corners; straight edges and sides; the reverse is slightly hollowed in the center. On the obverse, depiction of an astragalus in relief. In the four corners, letters in relief: Δ Η Μ Ο. On the reverse, modern tag with the number 127 on the upper right corner. (Height without relief: 1.9 cm).
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
ΔΗΜΟ
Edition
Δημό(σιον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1925
circumstances
Bequeathed to the BnF by Froehner in 1925.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-500
TO
-27
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | Dec. 31, 1925 | Froehner 932 |
| Froehner Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
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VARIA