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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
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.20 cm
Width
1.10 cm
Height
0.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.20 | - | May 18, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Heavily 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, little strokes and cuts. On the reverse, important wedge-shaped cut (Γ?) and two important vertical cuts on the obverse (one on the left and the other on the right side). Straight corners and irregular edges; sides are set at a slant, flattened and irregular.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings, little strokes and cuts. On the reverse, important wedge-shaped cut (Γ?) and two important vertical cuts on the obverse (one on the left and the other on the right side). Straight corners and irregular edges; sides are set at a slant, flattened and irregular.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
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Fac simile
Edition
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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum in Warsaw | None | 200953 |
Bibliography
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