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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
Athens
Denomination
1 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.90 cm
Width
6.90 cm
Height
1.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 880.20 | - | May 9, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | Yes | Yes |
| 900.60 | - | - | Zdrojewska 1989/90 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astragalus | Relief | ||||
| Bull / Cow / Calf | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | RIGHT |
Wear
Lightly 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. Signs of wear and corrosion: many chippings and holes on the reverse, some grooves on sides. Rounded corners; straight edges, upper edge lightly folded. On the obverse, depiction of an astragalus in high relief and circular stamp illegible. In the corners, letters in relief: ΔΕΜΟ. The reverse is plain. Standard 105. Very similar to MN 142766.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: many chippings and holes on the reverse, some grooves on sides. Rounded corners; straight edges, upper edge lightly folded. On the obverse, depiction of an astragalus in high relief and circular stamp illegible. In the corners, letters in relief: ΔΕΜΟ. The reverse is plain. Standard 105. Very similar to MN 142766.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
ΔΕΜΟ
Edition
Δεμό(σιον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Greece: Attica
City
Salamis
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1886
circumstances
Salamina 1886. Acquired by the National Museum in Warsaw in 1956.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-300
Comments on Chronology
4th c. BC
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum in Warsaw | Jan. 1, 1956 | 142765 |
| Czartoryski Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froehner 1899 | 188 | None | 7 | None |
| Zdrojewska 1977 | 79 | None | 4 | None |
| Zdrojewska 1983 | 101 | None | 1 | None |
| Zdrojewska 1989–90a | 106 | None | 6 | None |
VARIA