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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Bisanthe
Denomination
2 Minas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
10.20 cm
Width
8.90 cm
Height
1.60 cm
Metrology
Mass (g) Mass (grain) Date of measurement Reference fragmented cleaned reference weight
1046.00 - Jan. 17, 2008 SK No No No
1037.80 - Aug. 22, 2019 Measurement done by D. Delvigne et T. Leblanc No No Yes
Iconography
Symbol Technique Direction Position Number Synecdoche
Caduceus Relief UP
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Lead weight, rectangular on top and bottom some unshaped lead stakes, several cast holes
Some punctures; maybe a countermark; suspension hole.
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 -1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
Name Date of acquisition Inventory number
British Museum (London) None without inv. nr. (SN5)
Bibliography
Reference Page/Column Reference (number) Plate / Figure Comment
-
VARIA
Additional comment
Mint uncertain: Bisanthe?
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