ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
2 Drachmas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
1.60 cm
Width
1.20 cm
Height
0.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.88 | - | - | None | No | No | Yes |
| 7.90 | - | Sept. 11, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
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: chippings and small strokes; light diagonal groove on the reverse. Little lumps on the sides; little hole on the lower side and the right side is a bit hollowed. More or less straight corners and sides (irregular). On the obverse, signs in relief: 𐅂𐅂 (2 Drachmas).
British Museum: "Lead weight: 2 drachms."
Lead weight; rectangular shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings and small strokes; light diagonal groove on the reverse. Little lumps on the sides; little hole on the lower side and the right side is a bit hollowed. More or less straight corners and sides (irregular). On the obverse, signs in relief: 𐅂𐅂 (2 Drachmas).
British Museum: "Lead weight: 2 drachms."
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
𐅂𐅂
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
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | May 8, 1867 | 1867,0508.260 |
| Blacas d'Aulps Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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VARIA
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