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Copyright credit: National Museum in Warsaw / Photograph: Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: National Museum in Warsaw / Photograph: Louise Willocx
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
7.10 cm
Width
6.80 cm
Height
2.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 837.60 | - | May 8, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmette |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Lead weight; square shape. On the obverse, depiction of a plamette in relief with three small dots at the base. Signs of wear and corrosion. Sides are set at a slight slant. Corners slightly rounded. The reverse is plain. Very similar to MN 142736.
Lead weight; square shape. On the obverse, depiction of a plamette in relief with three small dots at the base. Signs of wear and corrosion. Sides are set at a slight slant. Corners slightly rounded. The reverse is plain. Very similar to MN 142736.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Turkey: İzmir
City
Cyme / Kyme
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Syme, 1974.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-338
TO
-27
Comments on Chronology
4th c. BC
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum in Warsaw | None | 142737 |
Bibliography
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