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Copyright credit: Deonna 1938
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Delos
Denomination
50 Drachmas
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.50 cm
Width
4.50 cm
Height
1.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210.40 | - | July 17, 2025 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Deonna 1938: Plaquettes carrées en plomb. Sans décor. B 492. Nord de l’oikos de Dionysos.
Deonna 1938: Plaquettes carrées en plomb. Avec motif en relief. B 492. Nord de l’oikos de Dionysos. Motif indéterminé, en forme d’enclume. Dim. 0,042m-0,042m; épais. 0,01m.
Deonna 1938: Plaquettes carrées en plomb. Avec motif en relief. B 492. Nord de l’oikos de Dionysos. Motif indéterminé, en forme d’enclume. Dim. 0,042m-0,042m; épais. 0,01m.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
𐅄 (?)
Edition
𐅄 (?).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Cyclades
Findspot (site)
Delos
context
Deonna 1938: Nord de l’oikos de Dionysos.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Delos | None | B 492 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deonna 1938 | 146–147 | 68b / Β 492 | pl. 54/429 | (mentioned twice in Deonna 1938) |
VARIA