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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
3.20 cm
Width
3.20 cm
Height
0.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.00 | - | May 18, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
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 and cuts; important stroke and hollow on the left edge (weight is a little bit curved in this area). Straight corners and edges; sides are set at a slant. On the upper edge, traces of broken handle (?): two little lumps. On the obverse, double frame and in the center sign in relief: H.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings and cuts; important stroke and hollow on the left edge (weight is a little bit curved in this area). Straight corners and edges; sides are set at a slant. On the upper edge, traces of broken handle (?): two little lumps. On the obverse, double frame and in the center sign in relief: H.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination |
Fac simile
Η
Edition
H
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 | 239154 |
Bibliography
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