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Copyright credit: Musée Saint-Raymond, musée des Antiques de Toulouse / Photograph: Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: Musée Saint-Raymond, musée des Antiques de Toulouse / Photograph: Louise Willocx
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/4 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
4.30 cm
Width
4.40 cm
Height
1.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 217.30 | - | June 12, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | Yes | Yes |
| 219.05 | - | - | Amandry 1993 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination;
Lead weight; rectangular shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings and little strokes (bog one on the lower side). Rounded corners; straight edges; bumpy sides. The upper left corner is folded. On the obverse, light frame and depiction of an oval and indented shield in relief with a ring around. In the corners, letters in relief: TEṬẠ.
Amandry 1993:
Quart de mine. Poids rectangulaire en plomb. 219,05 g ; L. 0,043 ; l. 0,044. Inv. Bar. 1889-19. Sur l’une des faces, bouclier échancré. Aux angles, légende ΤΕ ΤΑ (τέταρτον).
Lead weight; rectangular shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings and little strokes (bog one on the lower side). Rounded corners; straight edges; bumpy sides. The upper left corner is folded. On the obverse, light frame and depiction of an oval and indented shield in relief with a ring around. In the corners, letters in relief: TEṬẠ.
Amandry 1993:
Quart de mine. Poids rectangulaire en plomb. 219,05 g ; L. 0,043 ; l. 0,044. Inv. Bar. 1889-19. Sur l’une des faces, bouclier échancré. Aux angles, légende ΤΕ ΤΑ (τέταρτον).
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Tέτ̣α̣(ρτον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Purchased after 1889 by the City of Toulouse from Emile Barry, son of Edward Barry.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Collection | Jan. 1, 1848 | None |
| Saint-Raymond Museum (Toulouse) | Dec. 31, 1889 | 2000.3.19 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amandry 1993 | 136-137 | None | 149 | None |
VARIA