ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
6 Drachmas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.40 cm
Width
2.30 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.00 | - | - | The British Museum | No | No | No |
| 23.50 | - | Sept. 15, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent |
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; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings, small strokes and cuts; one curved stroke and little round lump under the Pi. Hollow in the middle on the reverse and small grooves on the reverse and the sides. Rounded corners; straight edges. On the obverse, signs in relief: 𐅃𐅂 (6 Drachmas).
British Museum: "Lead weight; letter 'E' in relief; crescent incised."
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings, small strokes and cuts; one curved stroke and little round lump under the Pi. Hollow in the middle on the reverse and small grooves on the reverse and the sides. Rounded corners; straight edges. On the obverse, signs in relief: 𐅃𐅂 (6 Drachmas).
British Museum: "Lead weight; letter 'E' in relief; crescent incised."
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
𐅃𐅂
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Greece: Attica
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Acquired in Attica. Donated to the British Museum by Dr Walter Leo Hildburgh.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | Nov. 15, 1927 | 1927,1115.29 |
| Hildburgh Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
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