ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
4.70 cm
Width
5.20 cm
Height
1.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314.15 | 4848.0 | - | None | No | No | No |
| 309.40 | - | Sept. 15, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram | Relief | LEFT | Head |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Lead weight; rectangular shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings. Rounded corners and edges; straight sides. On the obverse, frame and depiction of a ram's head to the left in relief (a bit flattened). Under the ram's head, letters in relief: MN.
British Museum: Lead weight; ram's head in relief; letters in spheres.
Lead weight; rectangular shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings. Rounded corners and edges; straight sides. On the obverse, frame and depiction of a ram's head to the left in relief (a bit flattened). Under the ram's head, letters in relief: MN.
British Museum: Lead weight; ram's head in relief; letters in spheres.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Μν(ᾶ)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | May 4, 1866 | 1866,0504.2 |
| Woodhouse Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
Additional comment
James Woodhouse Bequest
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