ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.00 cm
Width
2.90 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.50 | - | - | None | No | No | No |
| 61.90 | - | Sept. 11, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora | |||||
| Wreath |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings and small strokes; small hollows on the reverse; protuberance on the upper right corner. Rounded corners; straight edges. On the obverse, round countermark with an amphora in a wreath. The amphora has a lid but the handles are not very visible. In the corners, large retrograd inscription in relief: ΔΕΜΟ.
British Museum: Lead weight, representation of an amphora in a wreath.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings and small strokes; small hollows on the reverse; protuberance on the upper right corner. Rounded corners; straight edges. On the obverse, round countermark with an amphora in a wreath. The amphora has a lid but the handles are not very visible. In the corners, large retrograd inscription in relief: ΔΕΜΟ.
British Museum: Lead weight, representation of an amphora in a wreath.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Δεμό(σιον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-500
TO
-200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | July 28, 1842 | 1842,0728.519 |
| Burgon Collection | None | 381 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madden 1864 | 257 | 24 | None | None |
| Murray 1868 | 68 | 99 | ||
| Soutzo 1884 | 18 | 58 | None | None |
| Pernice 1894 | 99 | 104=105 |
VARIA
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