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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 Drachmas
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.50 cm
Width
2.35 cm
Height
0.45 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.90 | - | Sept. 18, 2018 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 17.00 | - | - | National Museum of Denmark | No | No | No |
| 16.85 | - | Dec. 31, 1927 | National Museum of Denmark | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
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; little bumps; greenish on the edges. Straight corners, edges and sides. On the obverse, incised letter: Δ.
Bronze weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; little bumps; greenish on the edges. Straight corners, edges and sides. On the obverse, incised letter: Δ.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Incised | Denomination |
Fac simile
Δ
Edition
Δ
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Greece: Attica
City
Athens [Athenae]
Date of first acquisition
Aug. 31, 1877
circumstances
Acquired in August 1877, 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) | Aug. 31, 1877 | 1004 |
| Heldreich Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
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VARIA