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Copyright credit: Robinson 1941
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
3.70 cm
Width
3.70 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102.00 | - | - | Robinson 1941 | No | No | Yes |
| 57.20 | - | April 20, 2018 | L. Delanaye | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Extremely worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Circular lead weight measuring 36/37x36/37x6/8 mm and weighing 57,2 grammes ; extremely worn and corroded. The edges are irregular ; the left edge is higher. Both sides are very corroded.
Robinson 1941 : Inv. 34.649. Lead weight. Dm. 0.034 m., Th. 0.007 m., Weight 102 grammes. Exact provenience unknown.
Robinson 1941 : Inv. 34.649. Lead weight. Dm. 0.034 m., Th. 0.007 m., Weight 102 grammes. Exact provenience unknown.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Chalkidiki
Findspot (site)
Olynthus
context
Robinson 1941: Exact provenience unknown.
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 | 34.649/R_2454? |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson 1941 | 468 | 2454 | CXLVIII | None |
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