ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.60 cm
Width
2.60 cm
Height
1.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.00 | - | - | None | No | No | No |
| 61.50 | - | Sept. 13, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-crescent |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Lightly 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 on relief and frame. Irregular reverse with lumps, hollows and grooves. Straight corners and edges. The sides are very slightly bumpy. The lower right corner is damaged. On the obverse, frame and depiction of an half-crescent in relief. Square stamp barely legible.
British Museum: Lead weight; horn raised from face depressed in frame; painted.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings on relief and frame. Irregular reverse with lumps, hollows and grooves. Straight corners and edges. The sides are very slightly bumpy. The lower right corner is damaged. On the obverse, frame and depiction of an half-crescent in relief. Square stamp barely legible.
British Museum: Lead weight; horn raised from face depressed in frame; painted.
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
420 - 3th c. BC (Hitzl)
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | July 20, 1865 | 1865,0720.118 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray 1868 | 67 | 82 (oder 85, 86?) | None | None |
| Soutzo 1884 | 57 | 162 | None | None |
| Pernice 1894 | 127 | 303 (oder 311, 312?) | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
"Purchased from Charles Merlin."
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