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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
1/12 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.05 cm
Width
3.00 cm
Height
1.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79.10 | - | Sept. 19, 2018 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 79.00 | - | - | National Museum of Denmark | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter of an amphora |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
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; little bumps and strokes, especially on the edges; bigger stroke with a hollow on the lower left edge (small part is missing in surface); light cut on the upper side. Slightly folded corners; slightly rounded corners and edges; straight sides; the reverse is quite plane. On the obverse, depiction of a quarter of an amphora (upper right part) in high relief. The handle extend to the rim. (Height without relief: 1 cm)
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; little bumps and strokes, especially on the edges; bigger stroke with a hollow on the lower left edge (small part is missing in surface); light cut on the upper side. Slightly folded corners; slightly rounded corners and edges; straight sides; the reverse is quite plane. On the obverse, depiction of a quarter of an amphora (upper right part) in high relief. The handle extend to the rim. (Height without relief: 1 cm)
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
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Fac simile
Edition
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 | 1011 |
| Heldreich Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
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VARIA