ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.80 cm
Width
2.80 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.60 | - | Sept. 11, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 56.08 | 865.5 | - | www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Lightly 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: little chippings. The obverse and the sides are a bit bumpy. On the reverse, light strokes and lumps; the lower right corner is flattened. Small groove and hollow on the right side. Slightly rounded corners; irregular edges. On the obverse, a flower with 5 petals is impressed. The lower left part of the relief is a bit flattened.
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of a flower.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: little chippings. The obverse and the sides are a bit bumpy. On the reverse, light strokes and lumps; the lower right corner is flattened. Small groove and hollow on the right side. Slightly rounded corners; irregular edges. On the obverse, a flower with 5 petals is impressed. The lower left part of the relief is a bit flattened.
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of a flower.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | July 28, 1842 | 1842,0728.525 |
| Burgon Collection | None | 389 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madden 1864 | 257 | 32 | None | None |
| Pernice 1894 | 142 | 407 |
VARIA
Additional comment
The weight (865,5 grammes) given on the website of the British Museum must be 865,5 grains.
Athens?
Athens?
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