ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.10 cm
Width
3.00 cm
Height
1.00 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74.40 | - | Sept. 11, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 75.79 | 1169.6 | - | www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent |
Wear
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, flaking and small strokes; cut within the crescent on the left. The reverse and the sides are a bit bumpy. On the reverse, the upper left corner is a bit damaged and there is a small cut on the right edge. Small hole on the lower side. Slightly rounded and slightly raised corners; more or less straight edges (irregular). On the obverse, very light frame and depiction of a crescent with only the outlines in relief (hollow in the middle). In the corners, inscription in relief: Δ̣ΗΜ[Ο].
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of a crescent; inscribed.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings, flaking and small strokes; cut within the crescent on the left. The reverse and the sides are a bit bumpy. On the reverse, the upper left corner is a bit damaged and there is a small cut on the right edge. Small hole on the lower side. Slightly rounded and slightly raised corners; more or less straight edges (irregular). On the obverse, very light frame and depiction of a crescent with only the outlines in relief (hollow in the middle). In the corners, inscription in relief: Δ̣ΗΜ[Ο].
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of a crescent; inscribed.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Δ̣ημ[ό](σιον)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Attica
Findspot (site)
Athens [Athenae]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
403 - 3th - 2nd c. BC (Hitzl)
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | July 28, 1842 | 1842,0728.520 |
| Burgon Collection | None | 377 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madden 1864 | 257 | 20 | None | None |
| Murray 1868 | 67 | 74 | ||
| Soutzo 1884 | 455 | 117 | None | None |
| Pernice 1894 | 135 | 362=364 |
VARIA
Additional comment
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