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Copyright credit: National Museum in Warsaw / Photograph: Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: National Museum in Warsaw / Photograph: Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: National Museum in Warsaw / Photograph: Louise Willocx
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
5 Drachmas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Cube or cuboid
Length
1.50 cm
Width
1.30 cm
Height
1.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.90 | - | May 15, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | Yes | Yes |
| 19.70 | - | - | Zdrojewska 1978 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | ||||
| Olive Branch | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck |
Wear
Heavily worn
Corrosion
Heavily corroded
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Lead weight; cuboid shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: many small cuts, grooves, chippings, holes, especially under the handle; greyish on the sides. Slightly rounded corners; concave edges. Annular handle. Stamp with a crescent and an olive branche? (illegible).
Lead weight; cuboid shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: many small cuts, grooves, chippings, holes, especially under the handle; greyish on the sides. Slightly rounded corners; concave edges. Annular handle. Stamp with a crescent and an olive branche? (illegible).
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Greece: Attica
City
Athens [Athenae]
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Acquired by the National Museum in Warsaw in 1956.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-200
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
2nd c. BC
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum in Warsaw | Jan. 1, 1956 | 142835 |
| Czartoryski Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froehner 1899 | 192 | None | 86 | None |
| Zdrojewska 1978 | 31 | None | 23, 23a | None |
VARIA