ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
2 Drachmas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.30 cm
Width
1.40 cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.04 | - | - | CPAI II | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
CPAI II : Square in form; engraved two bars on the top; the bottom is blank. Corroded. Its mass may correspond to a two-drachm (the two bars symbol may refer to denomination ?) but not certain.
Autopsy
No
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
CPAI II : Acquisition date and provenance uncertain.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
DUBIA
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
CPAI II : Hellenistic - Roman Imperial Period.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museums Istanbul | None | 330/B (M) |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI II | None | 054 | 15 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
CPAI II : Mint : Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean.
Athens?
Athens?
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