ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.50 cm
Width
4.70 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160.70 | - | May 22, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross |
Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Little to no corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Bronze weight; square shape. Small signs of wear and corrosion: chippings, light cuts. Straight corners and edges; sides are set at a slight slant. On the obverse, engraved cross upwards in the middle. On both sides of the cross, engraved letters: Γ and S. Frame incised around the engraved signs (outline) with little dots at intersections. Little circle incised below the gamma.
Bronze weight; square shape. Small signs of wear and corrosion: chippings, light cuts. Straight corners and edges; sides are set at a slight slant. On the obverse, engraved cross upwards in the middle. On both sides of the cross, engraved letters: Γ and S. Frame incised around the engraved signs (outline) with little dots at intersections. Little circle incised below the gamma.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Γ S
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
France: Paris
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Bought by Prince Wladysław Czartoryski in Paris in 1892.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum in Krakow | Jan. 1, 1892 | XI-1187 |
Bibliography
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