Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
434.50 |
- |
- |
Robinson 1941 |
No |
No |
Yes |
434.80 |
- |
April 20, 2018 |
L. Delanaye |
No |
No |
No |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Fragmented circular weight, measuring 62x55x14/32 mm and weighing 434,8 grammes ; extremely worn and corroded. On the obverse, the right part is missing ; there is a bulge on the upper part ; more or less in the middle, circular handle ; the inferior border is slightly raised. Many strokes and notches in the middle of the reverse ; slightly raised borders. No symbol and no inscription. Height without handle: 2,1 cm.
Robinson 1941: Inv. 31.212. Lead weight. Dm. 0.064 m., Th.0.01-0.02 m., including knob 0.032 m., Weight 434.5grammes, perhaps a mina. This weight was originally circular with a knob handle, 0.013 m. in height and 0.014 m. in diameter on the top, and a narrow raised band around the flat reverse. All one side has been pushed in, smearing over the top and throwing the handle out of position.