ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Olous
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Length
4.30 cm
Width
4.60 cm
Height
1.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158.10 | - | - | The British Museum | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heracles / Hercules | Relief | ||||
| Iolaos | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
"Lead weight; Herakles and Hermes in relief; inscribed round the edge."
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Unidentified |
Fac simile
Edition
Ι D (on the handle) Μ | . . . .? ΤΛΝΣ . | Μ . . .? Λ | . . . . . ΙΝ
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
"Purchased from S. M. Alishan."
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | July 11, 1893 | 1893,0711.1 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
Additional comment
Mint uncertain
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