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Copyright credit: Robinson 1941
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.20 cm
Width
3.90 cm
Height
1.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247.50 | - | - | Robinson 1941 | No | No | Yes |
| 247.90 | - | April 19, 2018 | L. Delanaye | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Heavily worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Square lead weight measuring 42x39x16/17 mm and weighing 247,9 grammes ; slightly rounded corners ; very worn and corroded. On the obverse, little notch on the left of the middle, with three strokes ; little cross within a circle (?) ; many strokes and notches. On the reverse many strokes. Borders with slight strokes.
Robinson 1941: Inv. 31.218. Lead weight. Ht. 0.043 m., W. 0.041 m., Th. 0.018 m., Weight 247.5 grammes. Rectangular but quite irregular. Rounded edges and corners. Two sides slightly concave.
Robinson 1941: Inv. 31.218. Lead weight. Ht. 0.043 m., W. 0.041 m., Th. 0.018 m., Weight 247.5 grammes. Rectangular but quite irregular. Rounded edges and corners. Two sides slightly concave.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Chalkidiki
Findspot (site)
Olynthus
context
Robinson 1941: From the House of the Comedian, room k.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Numismatic Museum (Athens) - Olynthos | None | 31.218/R_2422 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson 1941 | 463 | 2422 | CXLV | None |
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