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Copyright credit: © Damien Delvigne and Thomas Leblanc, courtesy of the Trustees of the BM
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Copyright credit: © Damien Delvigne and Thomas Leblanc, courtesy of the Trustees of the BM
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Lysimachia
Denomination
1/12 Mina
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.90 cm
Width
2.90 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.75 | 706.0 | - | The British Museum | No | No | Yes |
| 45.80 | - | Aug. 21, 2019 | Measurement done by D. Delvigne et T. Leblanc | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Relief | LEFT |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Heavily corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Square bronze weight with an inscription and a lion to the left.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΔΩ
Edition
Δω(δέκᾰτον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Corinthia
Findspot (site)
Archaia Korinthos [Corinth / Corinthus]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Donated by: Edward Gilbertson
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-309
TO
-144
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | Oct. 1, 1883 | 1883,1001.1 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walters 1899 | None | 3006 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
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