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Copyright credit: Robinson 1941
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.60 cm
Width
2.60 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.75 | - | - | Robinson 1941 | No | No | Yes |
| 53.80 | - | April 19, 2018 | L. Delanaye | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Square lead weight measuring 25/26x26x8 mm and weighing 53,8 grammes ; slightly rounded corners ; worn and corroded. On the obverse, incised letters OΓ (or OΠ) ; little bumps and notches around. The reverse is blank and has many strokes. The sides are slightly hollowed.
Robinson 1941: Inv. 31.422. Lead weight. Ht. 0.027 m., W. 0.025 m., Th. 0.007 m., Weight 53.75 grammes. Rectangular. On one side are some meaningless incisions resembling the letters ΠΠ. This must be an eighth of a mina, but the letters are not ΟΓ = ὄγδοον.
Robinson 1941: Inv. 31.422. Lead weight. Ht. 0.027 m., W. 0.025 m., Th. 0.007 m., Weight 53.75 grammes. Rectangular. On one side are some meaningless incisions resembling the letters ΠΠ. This must be an eighth of a mina, but the letters are not ΟΓ = ὄγδοον.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Incised |
Fac simile
OΓ?
Edition
Ὄγ(δοον)?
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Chalkidiki
Findspot (site)
Olynthus
context
Robinson 1941: From House B vii 2, room d.
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 | 31.422/R_2425 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson 1941 | 464 | 2425 | CXLV | None |
VARIA