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Copyright credit: © Damien Delvigne and Thomas Leblanc, courtesy of the Trustees of the BM
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Copyright credit: © Damien Delvigne and Thomas Leblanc, courtesy of the Trustees of the BM
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Copyright credit: The British Museum
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/4 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.95 cm
Width
4.80 cm
Height
1.45 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218.68 | - | - | The British Museum | No | No | No |
| 219.00 | - | Sept. 11, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 219.10 | - | Aug. 21, 2019 | Measurement done by D. Delvigne et T. Leblanc | No | No | No |
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; small strokes on the sides and the reverse; hollow (small part is missing) on the lower right edge on the reverse; whitish. Straight and slightly raised corners; straight and clear-cut edges. On the obverse, depiction of a tortoise in relief to the right. Little dots on the domed shell and circular edge around it. The head, legs and tail are visible. On the corners, letters in relief: ΔΗΜΟ.
British Museum: Lead weight: a tortoise, 1/4 stater. Δ I Ο Σ incised (one letter in each corner).
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; small strokes on the sides and the reverse; hollow (small part is missing) on the lower right edge on the reverse; whitish. Straight and slightly raised corners; straight and clear-cut edges. On the obverse, depiction of a tortoise in relief to the right. Little dots on the domed shell and circular edge around it. The head, legs and tail are visible. On the corners, letters in relief: ΔΗΜΟ.
British Museum: Lead weight: a tortoise, 1/4 stater. Δ I Ο Σ incised (one letter in each corner).
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Δημό(σιον)
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
403 - 3th c. BC (Hitzl)
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | May 8, 1867 | 1867,0508.222 |
| Blacas d'Aulps Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray 1868 | 68 | 105 | None | None |
| Soutzo 1884 | 54 | 72 | None | None |
| Pernice 1894 | 103 | 137 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Louis, Duc de Blacas d'Aulps Collection
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