ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/6 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.20 cm
Width
4.20 cm
Height
1.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154.20 | - | - | None | No | No | No |
| 153.40 | - | Sept. 15, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tortoise / Sea turtle |
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; strokes and cuts on and around the tortoise. On the reverse and the sides, many strokes, grooves and cuts; the sides are bumpy. Rounded corners; straight edges; sides are set at a slight slant. On the obverse, depiction of a tortoise in relief. Little dots on the tortoise's shell.
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of a tortoise; edges bordered with incised lines.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; strokes and cuts on and around the tortoise. On the reverse and the sides, many strokes, grooves and cuts; the sides are bumpy. Rounded corners; straight edges; sides are set at a slight slant. On the obverse, depiction of a tortoise in relief. Little dots on the tortoise's shell.
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of a tortoise; edges bordered with incised lines.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Attica
Findspot (site)
Athens [Athenae]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
2nd half of the 6th c. - 420 BC (Hitzl)
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | July 20, 1865 | 1865,0720.113 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schillbach 1865 | 200-201 | 49 | XIV/49 | None |
| Soutzo 1884 | 454 | 76 | II/16 | None |
| Pernice 1894 | 112 | 203? | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
"Purchased from Charles Merlin"
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