ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Delos
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.10 cm
Width
3.00 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.70 | - | July 18, 2025 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | 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
Bruneau et al. 1970: Plaquette carrée.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Cyclades
Findspot (site)
Delos
context
Bruneau et al. 1970: Îlot de la Maison des Comédiens, pièce O.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Delos | None | C 198 | 62-0-296 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruneau et al. 1970 | 228–229 | C 198 (62-0-296) | None | None |
VARIA