ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.75 cm
Width
2.80 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148.60 | - | Nov. 12, 2019 | L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 18.70 | - | - | Numismatic Museum | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vase | Relief |
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: Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; deep cut and big stroke on the vase; stroke with small hole on the left side. Rounded corners and edges; the reverse is flat. On the obverse, frame and depiction of a vase in relief. Height without relief: 0,7 cm.
Pernice 1894 : Numismatic Museum: Lead weight. Vessel.
Pernice 1894 : Numismatic Museum: Lead weight. Vessel.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
Hellenistic
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Numismatic Museum (Athens) | Dec. 31, 1998 | 1720/1998 |
| Kyrou Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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