Accession No
1927.69 A
Description
Lead weight of Aegina. Square shaped, with a relief design on one side in the form of a half tortoise. Inscribed with the letter 'E' in the top left corner. Back is flat, with notched edges.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; Greece
Period
Classical
Source
Hasluck, Frederick William [field collector]; Ridgeway, William (Professor Sir) [bequeather]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1927.69 A
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Lead
Local Term
Measurements
28mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
William Ridgeway typed note found with objects reads: 'This three lead weights were given me by my dear pupil and friend F W Hasluck, King's, Librarian British School of Attens [sic].'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1927.69 A-C on William Ridgeway note: 'A: Aegiua [Aegina] with half tortoise. B: Stater of Kyz (icus). C: Hemista (erion) Kyz (icus). Each has a tunny - badge of Kyzicus - from her chief industry.'
Event Date 1927
Author: Lizzy Peneycad
Description (Physical description)
Accession register description for 1927.69 A-C: 'Three square leaden weights - ancient.'
Event Date 1927
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Lead weight of Aegina. Square shaped, with a relief design on one side in the form of a half tortoise. Inscribed with the letter 'E' in the top left corner. Back is flat, with notched edges.
Event Date 14/3/2024
Author: Lizzy Peneycad
FM:48946
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