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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
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.60 cm
Width
4.60 cm
Height
1.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323.20 | - | Jan. 16, 2019 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BnF: Identique à Bronze 2233 (sans la contremarque). Plomb. L: 4,6 cm; l: 4,7 cm; ép. 1,9 cm. HM/METPO.
Autoptic examination: Lead weight, square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; greyish; stroke on the lower right on the frame and on the right below the amphora; very ligh one on the lower right on the amphora's body; flaking traces on the sides; small strokes on the upper and lower sides. Rounded corners; straight edges and sides; the reverse is slightly hollowed; the edges are very slighlty concave. On the obverse, frame and depiction of an amphora in relief. The amphora's neck and foot are long and thin. The handles extend to the rim. On the right and left edges, letters in relief: HMI METPO. On the reverse, traces of tag and glue on the lower left. (Height without relief: 1.6 cm).
Autoptic examination: Lead weight, square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; greyish; stroke on the lower right on the frame and on the right below the amphora; very ligh one on the lower right on the amphora's body; flaking traces on the sides; small strokes on the upper and lower sides. Rounded corners; straight edges and sides; the reverse is slightly hollowed; the edges are very slighlty concave. On the obverse, frame and depiction of an amphora in relief. The amphora's neck and foot are long and thin. The handles extend to the rim. On the right and left edges, letters in relief: HMI METPO. On the reverse, traces of tag and glue on the lower left. (Height without relief: 1.6 cm).
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Relief | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
HMI METPO
Edition
Ἡμι(μναῖον) μετρο(νόμων)
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
FROM
-150
TO
0
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | None | None |
Bibliography
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VARIA