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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
7.70 cm
Width
11.00 cm
Height
1.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 472.10 | - | April 19, 2018 | L. Delanaye | No | No | Yes |
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
Oval-shaped lead weight with irregular borders, measuring 77x11x13 mm and weighing 472,1 grammes ; worn and corroded ; convex . On the obverse, many notches visible on the upper part, many strokes and little bumps. Little missing piece on the inferior right border. On the reverse, three rounded and hollowed bumps and one, oval-shaped, under. On the left, small bump. +++ bords marqués + strokes sur le pourtour? +++
Robinson 1941: Inv. 31.644. Lead weight. L. 0.109 m., W. 0.073 m., Th. 0.013 m. Oval-shaped. Exact provenience unknown.
Robinson 1941: Inv. 31.644. Lead weight. L. 0.109 m., W. 0.073 m., Th. 0.013 m. Oval-shaped. 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 | 31.644/R_2474 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson 1941 | 471 | 2474 | CLI | None |
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