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Copyright credit: Suermondt-Ludwig Museum / Photograph: Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: Suermondt-Ludwig Museum / Photograph: Louise Willocx
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.10 cm
Width
5.95 cm
Height
1.95 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561.30 | - | Jan. 28, 2020 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 551.60 | - | - | Sporn 2005 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin | Relief | BRIGHT | Leaping | One |
Wear
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; bumps and hollows; big part of the weight is missing on the lower left corner on the reverse (broken with a hollow); the lower left corner on the obverse is slightly broken too (small part is missing); small strokes, big ones with hollows on the dolphin and on the upper side. Slightly rounded corners and edges; straight sides. On the obverse, frame and depiction of dolphin to the right in relief. Straight body; dorsal fin; raised and forked tail; beak in the lower right corner. Above and below the dolphin, letters in relief: MN A.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; bumps and hollows; big part of the weight is missing on the lower left corner on the reverse (broken with a hollow); the lower left corner on the obverse is slightly broken too (small part is missing); small strokes, big ones with hollows on the dolphin and on the upper side. Slightly rounded corners and edges; straight sides. On the obverse, frame and depiction of dolphin to the right in relief. Straight body; dorsal fin; raised and forked tail; beak in the lower right corner. Above and below the dolphin, letters in relief: MN A.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
MNA
Edition
Μνᾶ
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Greece: Attica
City
Peiraieus / Piraeus
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-150
TO
-50
Comments on Chronology
3rd-2nd c. BC (Hellenistic)
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Suermondt-Ludwig Museum | None | AK 304 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporn 2005 | 235 | 346 | None | (non vidi) |
VARIA