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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
3.20 cm
Width
3.20 cm
Height
1.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.00 | - | - | Robinson 1941 | No | No | Yes |
| 77.00 | - | April 20, 2018 | L. Delanaye | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Little to no corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Circular lead weight with a conical top, measuring 32x32x17 mm and weighing 77 grammes. +++
Robinson 1941: Inv.31.283. Lead weight. Dm. 0.032 m., Th.0.017 m., Weight 77 grammes. Circular with a conical top, neatly finished. There is a shallow depression in the center of the reverse. From Trial Trench in Section T, north of the House of the Comedian.
Robinson 1941: Inv.31.283. Lead weight. Dm. 0.032 m., Th.0.017 m., Weight 77 grammes. Circular with a conical top, neatly finished. There is a shallow depression in the center of the reverse. From Trial Trench in Section T, north of the House of the Comedian.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Chalkidiki
Findspot (site)
Olynthus
context
Robinson 1941: From Trial Trench in Section T, north of the House of the Comedian.
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 | 31.283/R_2456 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson 1941 | 469 | 2465 | CXLVIII | None |
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