ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/6 Stater
,
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
3.90 cm
Width
3.60 cm
Height
1.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158.63 | 2448.0 | - | None | No | No | No |
| 151.20 | - | Sept. 13, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-amphora |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Lightly 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: some important strokes, including and under the amphora (some parts are missing). On the reverse and the sides, deep grooves and cuts. Straight corners and edges; the right side is smaller. On the obverse, depiction of an half-amphora (Panathenaic type III?) in relief. The right handle of the amphora is partly erased. On the corners, letters barely legible in relief: Δ[Η]Μ̣[Ο].
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of half a diota; Greek inscription.
Lead weight; rectangular shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: some important strokes, including and under the amphora (some parts are missing). On the reverse and the sides, deep grooves and cuts. Straight corners and edges; the right side is smaller. On the obverse, depiction of an half-amphora (Panathenaic type III?) in relief. The right handle of the amphora is partly erased. On the corners, letters barely legible in relief: Δ[Η]Μ̣[Ο].
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of half a diota; Greek inscription.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Δ[η]μ̣[ό](σιον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
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 or 2nd half of 2nd c. - 86 BC (Hitzl)
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | May 8, 1867 | 1867,0508.224 |
| Blacas d'Aulps Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray 1868 | 68 | 95 | None | None |
| Soutzo 1884 | 453 | 44 | None | None |
| Pernice 1894 | 91 | 53 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Louis, Duc de Blacas d'Aulps Collection
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