ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
2 Drachmas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.00 cm
Width
2.70 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.00 | - | - | Auction Elkowicz 2021 | No | No | Yes |
| 7.01 | - | - | Auction Numismad 2025 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentric squares | Relief | Two |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Elkowicz 2021: Byzantine Lead Seal, 7th - 13th Century, 26 mm, 7 g.
Auction Numismad 2025: Byzantine weight, 27 x 20 mm, 7,01 g.
Auction Numismad 2025: Byzantine weight, 27 x 20 mm, 7,01 g.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
Β
Edition
β´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
June 20, 2021
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-200
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | May 31, 2025 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Elkowicz 2021 | None | 584 | None | None |
| Auction Numismad 2025b | None | 1386 | None | None |
VARIA