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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Neikandros
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
7.20 cm
Width
10.10 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
Mass (g) Mass (grain) Date of measurement Reference fragmented cleaned reference weight
172.40 - Jan. 16, 2017 Autopsy Charles Doyen No No Yes
Iconography
Symbol Technique Direction Position Number Synecdoche
Male figure Relief FACING Seated
Crown
Sceptre Relief
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Lead circular weight; 172.4 g; 7.2 x 10.1 x 0.7 cm. Presiding figure on the main face. ΝЄΙΚΑΝΔΡΟϹ on the tenon.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
Language Technique Legend type
Greek Relief Authority
Fac simile

ΝЄΙΚΑΝΔΡΟϹ

Edition
Νείκανδρος.
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 -400 TO 100
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
Name Date of acquisition Inventory number
Art and History Museum (Geneva) None CdN 2017-015
Bibliography
Reference Page/Column Reference (number) Plate / Figure Comment
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VARIA
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