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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
5 Drachmas 5 Obols 1/4
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.50 cm
Width
2.45 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.10 | - | Sept. 18, 2018 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 25.20 | - | - | National Museum of Denmark | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent |
Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Bronze weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; brownish on the reverse and the sides. Very slightly rounded corners and edges; the surface is plane. On the obverse, depiction of a crescent in low relief. Below the crescent, incised signs: 𐅃|||||𐆛 (later inscription?). (Height without relief: 0.5 cm)
Bronze weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; brownish on the reverse and the sides. Very slightly rounded corners and edges; the surface is plane. On the obverse, depiction of a crescent in low relief. Below the crescent, incised signs: 𐅃|||||𐆛 (later inscription?). (Height without relief: 0.5 cm)
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Incised | Denomination |
Fac simile
𐅃|||||𐆛
Edition
𐅃|||||𐆛
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Attica
Findspot (site)
Athens [Athenae]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Greece: Attica
City
Athens [Athenae]
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1877
circumstances
Acquired in 1876-1877, purchased from Th. Heldreich. Bought in Athens. Found 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, 1877 | 937 |
| Heldreich Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
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VARIA