ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Athens
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.00 cm
Width
2.90 cm
Height
0.85 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.22 | 852.2 | - | www.britishmuseum.org | No | No | No |
| 53.60 | - | Sept. 12, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wreath |
Wear
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: chippings and small strokes; corrosion on the reliefs and the corners. Rounded corners and straight edges. The left side is leaner; the upper left corner is flattened. On the obverse, in the corners, retrograde inscription in relief: ΔΕΜΟ. In the center, round countermark with a wreath around an amphora? (The center of the stamp is illegible).
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of wreath.
Lead weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings and small strokes; corrosion on the reliefs and the corners. Rounded corners and straight edges. The left side is leaner; the upper left corner is flattened. On the obverse, in the corners, retrograde inscription in relief: ΔΕΜΟ. In the center, round countermark with a wreath around an amphora? (The center of the stamp is illegible).
British Museum: Lead weight; representation of wreath.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Δεμό(σιον)
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 | 1842,0728.539 |
| Burgon Collection | None | 390 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray 1868 | 68 | 101 | ||
| Pernice 1894 | 99 | 107 |
VARIA
Additional comment
Athens(?)
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