Inventory Number: | IL 6 | |
Section Number: | Α 66 | |
Title: | Public Lead Weight | |
ΤΙΤΛΟΣ: | Μολύβδινα εμπορικά βάρη.Τέσσερις μναι 5ος -2ος αι.π.Χ. | |
Category: | Iron & Lead | |
Description: | Nearly square. The upper surface is divided into four by a cross with flaring ends in relief. In the corners in lower relief the letters : Δ, Μ, Ε, Ο. Cross perhaps accidental effect. Cf. Hultsch (1882), Griechische und Romische Metrologie, pp. 135, 138 for weight*(cf. other notes). | |
ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ: | Μολύβδινο εμπορικό βάρος. Η επιφάνεια του χωρίζεται, με τη βοήθεια σταυρού σε τέσσερα μέρη, εντός των οποίων διακρίνονται ανάγλυφα τα γράμματα "Δ", "Ε", "Μ" και "Ο". | |
Notes: | *Cf. reference for weight pp. 135 (standard trade weight of mina after Aeginetan standard - 602.6gr.) and 138 (Solonian Mina -440 to 400 gr.). | |
Context: | Cistern. Hellenistic group C, ca. 200 B.C. | |
Handling: | stoa gallery case | |
Negatives: | Leica, color slide, 2-203 | |
Dimensions: | L. 0.095; W. 0.09; H. 0.03; Wt. 179 | |
Material: | Lead | |
Date: | 20 February 1932 | |
Section: | Α | |
Grid: | Α:23/Λ | |
Elevation: | -0.50m. | |
Masl: | -.5m. | |
Deposit: | G 6:2 | |
Bibliography: | Hesperia 2 (1933), p. 473. | |
Agora X, p. 27, pl. 2, no. LW 1. | ||
Is Similar To: | Agora:Object:Hultsch (1882), pp. 135, 138. | |
References: | Publication: Agora X Publication: Hesperia 2 (1933) Images (5) Deposit: G 6:2 Notebook: Α-5 Notebook Page: Α-5-8 (pp. 792-793) Card: IL 6 |