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Copyright credit: None
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Copyright credit: None
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Copyright credit: Auction Hirsch 1909
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/4 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.90 cm
Width
4.90 cm
Height
1.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198.00 | - | - | Auction Hoffmann 1888 | No | No | No |
| 198.85 | - | - | Auction Hirsch 1909 | No | No | No |
| 198.70 | - | Jan. 15, 2020 | L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tortoise / Sea turtle | Relief | One |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Hirsch 1909: Quadratische Bleistücke. Oben im Relief Schildkröte, in den Ecken ΔHΜΟ. Pernice p. 122. 133. Mm. 49/48. gr. 198,85. 1/4 Mine. Sehr schön u. selten.
Auction Hoffmann 1888: Quart de mine. Même forme [Plaque carrée en plomb]. Tortue. ΔHΜΟ sur deux lignes. - Poids, 198 gr.
Autoptic examination: Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; little strokes on the edges and sides, big one on the right back leg of the tortoise; light cut on the letter M; long light grey bump and light hollows on the reverse. Rounded corners and edges; the reverse is quite flat. On the obverse, frame and depiction of a tortoise in relief. There are dots on the shell and a little one for the head; the front legs are elongated and straight. On both sides of the tortoise, letters in relief: Δ Η Μ Ο. Height without relief: 0.9 cm.
Auction Hoffmann 1888: Quart de mine. Même forme [Plaque carrée en plomb]. Tortue. ΔHΜΟ sur deux lignes. - Poids, 198 gr.
Autoptic examination: Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; little strokes on the edges and sides, big one on the right back leg of the tortoise; light cut on the letter M; long light grey bump and light hollows on the reverse. Rounded corners and edges; the reverse is quite flat. On the obverse, frame and depiction of a tortoise in relief. There are dots on the shell and a little one for the head; the front legs are elongated and straight. On both sides of the tortoise, letters in relief: Δ Η Μ Ο. Height without relief: 0.9 cm.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
ΔΗΜΟ
Edition
Δη|μό(σιον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
France: Paris
City
Paris [Lutetia]
Date of first acquisition
May 29, 1888
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
Auction Hoffmann, Paris 1888
Auction Hoffmann, Paris 1888
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-500
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Weber Collection | May 29, 1888 | None |
| Antiquities Trade | May 10, 1909 | None |
| Bavarian Coin Cabinet (Munich) | None | None |
| Hoffmann Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Hoffmann 1888b | 143 | 521 | None | None |
| Auction Hirsch 1909 | 247 | 3421 | 63 | None |
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