ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/4 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.10 cm
Width
4.00 cm
Height
1.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219.00 | - | Sept. 11, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 224.11 | 3458.6 | - | www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield | Relief |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
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 and small strokes, including on the shield; small vertical cuts on the lower edge and one important on the upper right edge. On the reverse, flaking, especially on the corners and edges. The sides are bumpy and corroded. Rounded, slightly bevelled and a bit flattened corners; straight edges. On the obverse, depiction of an oval shield in relief with a circular edge.
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of a shield.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings and small strokes, including on the shield; small vertical cuts on the lower edge and one important on the upper right edge. On the reverse, flaking, especially on the corners and edges. The sides are bumpy and corroded. Rounded, slightly bevelled and a bit flattened corners; straight edges. On the obverse, depiction of an oval shield in relief with a circular edge.
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of a shield.
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
-550
TO
-420
Comments on Chronology
2nd half of the 6th c. - 420 BC (Hitzl)
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | July 28, 1842 | 1842,0728.513 |
| Burgon Collection | None | 365 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
Additional comment
Athens? Boiotian League?
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