ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/16 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
3.15 cm
Width
2.75 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.80 | - | Sept. 11, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 58.23 | 898.7 | - | www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter of an amphora | Relief | UP |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Lead weight; rectangular shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; small hole near the shoulder; little hollows on the reverse. The sides are slightly bumpy with small strokes. Rounded corners; straight edges. On the obverse, depiction of quarter of an amphora (Panathenaic type III or Late Panthenaic) in relief.
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of quarter of an amphora.
Lead weight; rectangular shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; small hole near the shoulder; little hollows on the reverse. The sides are slightly bumpy with small strokes. Rounded corners; straight edges. On the obverse, depiction of quarter of an amphora (Panathenaic type III or Late Panthenaic) in relief.
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of quarter of an amphora.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Denomination |
Fac simile
B?
Edition
B?
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) | July 28, 1842 | 1842,0728.516 |
| Burgon Collection | None | 386 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madden 1864 | 257 | 29 | None | None |
| Brandis 1866 | 599 | None | None | None |
| Murray 1868 | 67 | 58 | ||
| Soutzo 1884 | 18 | 61 | None | None |
| Pernice 1894 | 97 | 92=93 |
VARIA
Additional comment
wrong description in BM-database: "representation of half an amphora"
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