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Copyright credit: Robinson 1941
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
7.90 cm
Width
7.60 cm
Height
1.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 407.70 | - | - | Robinson 1941 | No | No | Yes |
| 408.00 | - | April 20, 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
Circular lead weight measuring 79x75/76x9/15 mm and weighing 408 grammes ; worn and corroded. The obverse is convex ; many little holes and notches on the borders ; in the middle, straight incisions. The borders are folded on the reverse ; the middle is very damaged. No symbol and no inscription. Height without relief: 0,9 cm.
Robinson 1941: Inv. 31.525. Lead weight. Dm. 0.079 m., Th.0.019 m., Weight 407.7 grammes, about a mina in weight. Very fiat, mushroom shape. Reverse flat, with edges slightly curled over to form a slightly
raised border. Partially damaged. From House A vii 8, room g.
Robinson 1941: Inv. 31.525. Lead weight. Dm. 0.079 m., Th.0.019 m., Weight 407.7 grammes, about a mina in weight. Very fiat, mushroom shape. Reverse flat, with edges slightly curled over to form a slightly
raised border. Partially damaged. From House A vii 8, room g.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Chalkidiki
Findspot (site)
Olynthus
context
Robinson 1941: From House A vii 8, room g.
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 | 31.525/R_2465 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson 1941 | 469 | 2465 | CL | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Robinson 1941: Weight 407.7 grammes, about a mina in weight.
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