ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.30 cm
Width
3.20 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.10 | - | - | The British Museum | No | No | No |
| 79.90 | - | Sept. 15, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Lightly 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 strokes, hollows and lumps. Straight corners and edges; the upper side is set at a slant. On the obverse, frame and letter in relief: E.
British Museum: "Lead weight; inscribed."
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; small strokes, hollows and lumps. Straight corners and edges; the upper side is set at a slant. On the obverse, frame and letter in relief: E.
British Museum: "Lead weight; inscribed."
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
E
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Greece: Attica
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Donated by: G C Haines. Donated lead weights from Athens to the Museum in 1926, and coins to the Museum in 1924.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | Feb. 17, 1926 | 1926,0217.1 |
Bibliography
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VARIA
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