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Copyright credit: Pavlos S. Pavlou
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Copyright credit: Pavlos S. Pavlou
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Copyright credit: None
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.40 cm
Width
3.10 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68.30 | - | - | Auction Baldwin 2004 | No | No | Yes |
| 68.22 | - | - | Pavlos S. Pavlou (2019-08-22) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lattice pattern |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Baldwin 2004: Greek weight, c.1st Century BC - AD 2nd Century, Lead 33mm × 32mm, 68.3g (2-Unciae), uncertain inscription in linear border, rev flat base with repeated xxxx pattern. Heavy carbonate surface deposit, fair to fine.
Pavlos S. Pavlou (2019-08-22): GREEK.Circa 2nd to 1st cent BC.Lead weight equivalent to Two Uncia.(68.22g).
(33.7mm × 31.4mm, 9.1mm). Square lead tablet with sloping sides.inscription not all clear but letter H visable , reverse lozenged line design. Good fine. RARE. This weight illustrated in “The complete illustrated guide to coin collecting” by Dr James Mackay pg.14
Pavlos S. Pavlou (2019-08-22): GREEK.Circa 2nd to 1st cent BC.Lead weight equivalent to Two Uncia.(68.22g).
(33.7mm × 31.4mm, 9.1mm). Square lead tablet with sloping sides.inscription not all clear but letter H visable , reverse lozenged line design. Good fine. RARE. This weight illustrated in “The complete illustrated guide to coin collecting” by Dr James Mackay pg.14
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified |
Fac simile
Η
Edition
Η
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 11, 2004
circumstances
Antiquities trade
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-250
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Oct. 11, 2007 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Baldwin 2004 | None | 1276 | None | None |
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