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Copyright credit: National Museum in Warsaw / Photograph: Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: National Museum in Warsaw / Photograph: Louise Willocx
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
4 Minas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
9.10 cm
Width
9.20 cm
Height
2.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1679.40 | - | May 11, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | Yes | Yes |
| 1775.00 | - | - | Zdrojewska 1977 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four spokes of wheel | Relief | ||||
| Athena / Minerva | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Head |
Wear
Heavily 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: many holes, cuts, grooves and chippings on the reverse and on the sides. On the obverse, chippings and holes; greyish spots. Large and deep cuts on the reverse; four circular marks with a hole in the center or a piece of metal. Raised corners; raised and irregular edges; sides are set at a slight slant on the reverse (trapeze). On the obverse, four spokes of wheel in high relief. The end of the cross are thicker. In the center of the cross, circular stamp with the helmeted head of Athena? (illegible). In each depression between the spokes, letters in relief: ΔΙΣΤ. The reverse is plain.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: many holes, cuts, grooves and chippings on the reverse and on the sides. On the obverse, chippings and holes; greyish spots. Large and deep cuts on the reverse; four circular marks with a hole in the center or a piece of metal. Raised corners; raised and irregular edges; sides are set at a slight slant on the reverse (trapeze). On the obverse, four spokes of wheel in high relief. The end of the cross are thicker. In the center of the cross, circular stamp with the helmeted head of Athena? (illegible). In each depression between the spokes, letters in relief: ΔΙΣΤ. The reverse is plain.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΔΙΣ[Τ]
Edition
Δισ[τ](άτερον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Greece: Attica
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Acquired by the National Museum in Warsaw in 1956.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-300
Comments on Chronology
6th - 4th c. BC
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum in Warsaw | Jan. 1, 1956 | 142804 |
| Czartoryski Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froehner 1899 | 187 | None | 1 | None |
| Zdrojewska 1977 | 88 | None | 21 | None |
VARIA