ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.90 cm
Width
2.90 cm
Height
0.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.60 | - | Sept. 12, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 59.94 | 925.0 | - | www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owl |
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. On the reverse, light cuts; the lower left edge and the upper right are flattened (irregular square). Small stroke on the right side. Rounded corners and straight edges. On the obverse, retrograd inscription in relief in the corners: ΔΕΜΟ. In the center, square countermark a bit awry with a faced head owl and letter A on the upper left side.
British Museum: Lead weight with Greek inscription "DEMO" and square countermark.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings. On the reverse, light cuts; the lower left edge and the upper right are flattened (irregular square). Small stroke on the right side. Rounded corners and straight edges. On the obverse, retrograd inscription in relief in the corners: ΔΕΜΟ. In the center, square countermark a bit awry with a faced head owl and letter A on the upper left side.
British Museum: Lead weight with Greek inscription "DEMO" and square countermark.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Δεμό(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
Time frame
FROM
-500
TO
-200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | July 28, 1842 | 1842,0728.522 |
| Burgon Collection | None | 382 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madden 1864 | 257 | 25 | None | None |
| Pernice 1894 | 141 | 399 |
VARIA
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