ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
6 Drachmas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.20 cm
Width
2.30 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.09 | - | - | The British Museum | No | No | Yes |
| 27.10 | - | Sept. 11, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora |
Wear
Lightly 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 lumps and strokes. Bevelled and folded corners; slightly convex edges. On the obverse, depiction of an amphora in relief. The handles are hardly discernible.
British Museum: "Lead weight: an amphora, 6 drachms."
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; small lumps and strokes. Bevelled and folded corners; slightly convex edges. On the obverse, depiction of an amphora in relief. The handles are hardly discernible.
British Museum: "Lead weight: an amphora, 6 drachms."
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Corcyra
Findspot (site)
Kerkyra, Corfu [Corcyra] (island)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
6th - 5th c. BC
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | Jan. 10, 1868 | 1868,0110.93 |
| Woodhouse Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray 1868 | 66 | 37 | None | None |
| Soutzo 1884 | 454 | 63 | None | None |
| Pernice 1894 | 99 | 109 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Athens?
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