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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
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
2.80 cm
Width
2.10 cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.20 | - | Jan. 18, 2019 | Measured by Louise Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 21.30 | - | - | Babelon & Blanchet 1895 + BnF | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male figure | Relief | FACING | Kneeling |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BnF: Poids rectangulaire. Cyzique (Mysie). Plomb. L. 2,9 cm; l. 2,5 cm; ép. Tranche: 0,45 cm, ép. Relief: 1 cm; Poids: 21,3 gr. Un personnage agenouillé de trois-quart à gauche sur un thon: Héraclès enfant étouffant les serpents (?). Revers: Une tortue (?).
Babelon & Blanchet 1895: Poids rectangulaire. Sur une face, Héraclès enfant de face (?) sur un thon. Sur le revers, une tortue (?). 0,20 x 0,25. 21 gr 30. (N4246) [handwritten]
Babelon & Blanchet 1895: Poids rectangulaire. Sur une face, Héraclès enfant de face (?) sur un thon. Sur le revers, une tortue (?). 0,20 x 0,25. 21 gr 30. (N4246) [handwritten]
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
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Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1914
circumstances
Acquired from M. Dosseur (representative of M. Stilianopoulos, from Smyrna).
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | Dec. 31, 1914 | Bronze 2239C |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babelon and Blanchet 1895 | None | 2239C | None | (handwritten note in the BnF copy available on http://gallica.bnf.fr/) |
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