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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
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.55 cm
Width
2.30 cm
Height
1.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.10 | - | Sept. 19, 2018 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 58.20 | - | - | National Museum of Denmark | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-crescent |
Wear
Lightly 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: chippings; flaking with strokes on the obverse, especially on the upper left corner; cut on the lower left; little bumps and hollows in the center on the reverse. Slightly rounded corners and edges; straight sides; the reverse is slightly hollowed in the center. On the obverse, depiction of a half-crescent with the outlines in relief. Around the half-crescent, letters in relief: [ΔΗ]MO (and pentagram in relief on the left ? (uncertain)).
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; flaking with strokes on the obverse, especially on the upper left corner; cut on the lower left; little bumps and hollows in the center on the reverse. Slightly rounded corners and edges; straight sides; the reverse is slightly hollowed in the center. On the obverse, depiction of a half-crescent with the outlines in relief. Around the half-crescent, letters in relief: [ΔΗ]MO (and pentagram in relief on the left ? (uncertain)).
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
[ΔΗ]ΜΟ
Edition
[Δη]μό(σιον)
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 | 839 |
| Heldreich Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
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VARIA