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Copyright credit: Robinson 1941
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.70 cm
Width
2.70 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.30 | - | - | Robinson 1941 | No | No | Yes |
| 50.30 | - | 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 27x27x7/8 mm and weighing 50,3 grammes, with rounded corners ; worn and corroded. on the obverse, notch on the upper left part ; bump on the inferior right part. The reverse has bumps and is not so flat. The left side is somewhat larger than the right one. Two notches on the inferior side ; one, on the left and the upper sides. +++ Changer les directions en fonction de la photo +++
Robinson 1941 : Inv. 31.336. Lead weight. Ht. 0.028 m., W. 0.027 m., Th. 0.007 m. Weight 50.30 grammes. From the North Hill.
Robinson 1941 : Inv. 31.336. Lead weight. Ht. 0.028 m., W. 0.027 m., Th. 0.007 m. Weight 50.30 grammes. From the North Hill.
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 North Hill.
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 | 31.336/R_2427 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson 1941 | 464 | 2427 | CXLV | None |
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