ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
4.15 cm
Width
3.65 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100.50 | - | March 29, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
| 103.65 | 1599.5 | - | www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Rectangular lead weight. It shows signs of wear and corrosion, with white patina. On one face, a 𐅃, Δ and Λ are in relief on a lower panel (𐅃 above the other letters). The opposite face has a red mark; the surface is very coarse.
Rectangular lead weight. It shows signs of wear and corrosion, with white patina. On one face, a 𐅃, Δ and Λ are in relief on a lower panel (𐅃 above the other letters). The opposite face has a red mark; the surface is very coarse.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
𐅃 | ΔΛ
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 | 1842,0728.538 |
| Burgon Collection | None | 374 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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VARIA
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