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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
5.40 cm
Width
5.00 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103.50 | - | - | Robinson 1941 | No | No | Yes |
| 103.60 | - | April 20, 2018 | L. Delanaye | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Circular lead weight measuring 54x50x5/7 mm and weighing 103,6 grammes ; little worn and corroded ; convex. The borders are more or less regular, except on the left. Bumps and notches on the obverse. The reverse is flat and blank. No symbol and no inscription.
Robinson 1941: Inv. 31.523. Lead weight. Dm. 0.055 m., Th. 0.008 m., Weight 103.5 grammes. From House A vii 6, room k.
Robinson 1941: Inv. 31.523. Lead weight. Dm. 0.055 m., Th. 0.008 m., Weight 103.5 grammes. From House A vii 6, room k.
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 6, room k.
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 | 31.523/R_2467 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson 1941 | 470 | 2467 | CL | None |
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