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Copyright credit: © Damien Delvigne and Thomas Leblanc, courtesy of the Trustees of the BM
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Copyright credit: © Damien Delvigne and Thomas Leblanc, courtesy of the Trustees of the BM
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Copyright credit: The British Museum
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
1/3 Stater
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.60 cm
Width
4.70 cm
Height
1.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272.12 | - | - | www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
| 272.50 | - | Sept. 11, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 272.50 | - | Aug. 21, 2019 | Measurement done by D. Delvigne et T. Leblanc | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora |
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, small strokes and lumps. Small horizontal cut on the left edge; stroke and large cut on the amphora's foot; the lower right side of the amphora is a bit flattened. Rounded corners and straight edges; the upper left corner is folded. On the obverse, light frame and depiction of an amphora (Panathenaic type II?) in relief. The amphora's handles are round and deep. On the upper right corner, letters deeply engraved : IT and, below and horizontally, Λ.
British Museum: Lead weight: an amphora, 1/3 stater.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings, small strokes and lumps. Small horizontal cut on the left edge; stroke and large cut on the amphora's foot; the lower right side of the amphora is a bit flattened. Rounded corners and straight edges; the upper left corner is folded. On the obverse, light frame and depiction of an amphora (Panathenaic type II?) in relief. The amphora's handles are round and deep. On the upper right corner, letters deeply engraved : IT and, below and horizontally, Λ.
British Museum: Lead weight: an amphora, 1/3 stater.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
ΙΤ | Λ
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
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | July 28, 1842 | 1842,0728.536 |
| Burgon Collection | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray 1868 | 70 | 145 | ||
| Pernice 1894 | 89 | 44 |
VARIA
Additional comment
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