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Copyright credit: Robinson 1941
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.90 cm
Width
2.00 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.55 | - | - | Robinson 1941 | No | No | Yes |
| 26.60 | - | 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 bronze weight measuring 19x19x9 mm and weighing 26,6 grammes ; worn and corroded. The borders are not straight. On the obverse, ΠΕ or ΗΕ or ΓΕ? The inferior right corner is flattened. The reverse is blank and flat. Little bump on the left side ; major notch on the middle of the upper side.
Robinson 1941: Inv. 31.307. Bronze weight.69 Ht. 0.02 m.,W. 0.0195 m., Th. 0.009 m., Weight 26.55 grammes.One corner has a deep gouge.From House A yii 4, room i.
Robinson 1941: Inv. 31.307. Bronze weight.69 Ht. 0.02 m.,W. 0.0195 m., Th. 0.009 m., Weight 26.55 grammes.One corner has a deep gouge.From House A yii 4, room i.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
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Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Chalkidiki
Findspot (site)
Olynthus
context
Robinson 1941: From House A vii 4, room i.
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 | 31.307/R_2445 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson 1941 | 466 | 2445 | CXLVIII | None |
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