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Copyright credit: National Museum of Denmark / Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: National Museum of Denmark / Louise Willocx
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
4 Minas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
7.60 cm
Width
7.60 cm
Height
3.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1747.30 | - | Sept. 18, 2018 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 1764.00 | - | - | National Museum of Denmark | No | No | No |
| 1747.40 | - | - | Measurement done by D. Delvigne | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four spokes of wheel |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Lightly 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: strokes, some big ones with bumps and hollows, notably on the wheel and between the spokes; chippings on the reverse and the sides; cut on the lower edge on the reverse. slightly raised and folded corners; slightly rounded corners and edges; straight sides. On the obverse, depiction of four spokes of wheel; the ends of the wheel are bigger on the edges. In the four corners (between the spokes), incised letters: TM TM (later inscription?). (Height without relief: 3 cm)
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: strokes, some big ones with bumps and hollows, notably on the wheel and between the spokes; chippings on the reverse and the sides; cut on the lower edge on the reverse. slightly raised and folded corners; slightly rounded corners and edges; straight sides. On the obverse, depiction of four spokes of wheel; the ends of the wheel are bigger on the edges. In the four corners (between the spokes), incised letters: TM TM (later inscription?). (Height without relief: 3 cm)
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Incised | Denomination |
Fac simile
TM TM
Edition
T(ετρά)μ(νω)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Greece: Attica
City
Athens [Athenae]
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1874
circumstances
Acquired in December 1874, purchased from Th. Heldreich. Bought in Athens.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-500
TO
0
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Denmark (Copenhagen) | Dec. 31, 1874 | 838 |
| Heldreich Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
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VARIA