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Copyright credit: Musée d'art et d'histoire de Genève / Photograph: Charles Doyen
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Copyright credit: Musée d'art et d'histoire de Genève / Photograph: Charles Doyen
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.00 cm
Width
5.80 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139.50 | - | Jan. 16, 2017 | Measured by Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram | Relief | RIGHT | Head | ||
| Eight-rayed star | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Square weight. Head of a ram on the main face. Inscription . . Π . | . . . . | . . . | ΕΤΕΥΔΙ all around the symbol. Eight-ray sun on the other face.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
. . Π . | . . . . | . . . | ΕΤΕΥΔΙ
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
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | None | CdN 2016-82 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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