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B 152: Weight

The back is scooped out. On the obverse, an owl, standing left, his head facing, crudely incised. 1/6 mina. Modern fill. Leica, 4-201, 4-214, XXXIX-48 ... 28 February 1934

B 270: Weight

A small rectangle, incused inscription on top. Surface filling, black earth. Leica ... 19 February 1936

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B 492: Athenian Weight : "a Fourth"

Thick square slab of bronze. The metal having a high lead content. On the top added in relief, an oval shield. Inscribed on top lengthwise of the shield and around two vertical faces. Σταθμά εξ ορειχάλκου ... 4 June 1937

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B 495: Athenian Weight : Stater

Thick square slab of bronze. The metal with a high lead context. On the top, in relief, an astragal. Incised on the top and around two of the side faces. Σταθμά εξ ορειχάλκου. Αθηναϊκός ενεπίγραφος στατήρας ... 7 June 1937

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B 497: Athenian Weight : "a Sixth"

Thick square bronze block. Tortoise on top in relief. Inscribed on top and sides. Σταθμά εξ ορειχάλκου. Φέρει στην κορυφή ανάγλυφη παράσταση χελώνας. Βάρος: 126 gr. Well, lower fill, earth. Stoa Gallery ... 11 June 1937

B 669: Weight

Small circular weight, wider below than above. The top domed, and supplied with a loop-handle. Pocket in firm brown strosis below fill of brown earth and pulverized mortar. 517-519 Leica ... 20 April 1939

B 688: Weight

Squat truncated pyramid. The stub of a projecting pin (for handle or attachment ?) on the bottom. M. Farnsworth reports that although the material is bronze, it appears to contain more lead than is usual ... 15 May 1939

B 752: Weight

Complete. A solid, low cylindrical trunk, surmounted by a convex top of larger diameter. To the top is affixed a round loop, in which is fastened a ring. Fill VI. 178 Leica ... First half of 5th c. B.C.

B 784: Weight

Small rectangular block of bronze, almost square. Inscribed on the upper face with the symbols of three drachmas (?) (After cleanning this would seem to be four drachmas). 76-79/Great Drain Great Drain, ... 9 May 1947

B 786: Weight

Inscribed. Rectangular weight : half amphora. Coin no. 77 for May 24 was firmly stuck to back, apparently with circle of iron outside of coin. Accidental ? At each corner a letter : Δ, Η, Μ, Ο. ΚΒ-ΚΓ/Great ... 24 May 1947

B 787: Weight

Block of bronze shaped like a truncated pyramid. All faces plain. Possibly a weight. House N, room 2, layer 7 c. Store in ziplock polyethylene bag and in area with 40% r.h. or lower. Wear cotton or latex ... 2 October 1947

B 808: Weight : Six Drachmas

Small rectangle of bronze, inscribed on both sides, obverse and reverse. Asteroskopeion Street, modern fill. Leica ... 16 June 1947

B 910: Plaque: Weight

Inscribed. Intact. A small square plaque with carefully incised letters on one side. Burnt level. 6th c. A.D. 156, 1278 Leica ... 1 March 1933

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B 1082: Official Measure

Cylindrical. Sides slightly concave. Raised bands at top and bottom. Flat bottom with three broad shallow legs of which one missing. Inscription incised around band at top. See B 1082 BIS. Μέτρο χαλκού, ... Card: ca. 400 B.C.

B 1082 BIS: Official Measure

This measure is smaller than the B 1082. The tripod feet appears to have been set upside down inside the first but the corrosion is so far advanced that the two cannot be separated. Bottom and less than ... Card: ca. 400 B.C.

B 1204: Disk : Weight

Small chunky disk with spirals on the two flat surfaces. Perhaps a weight. Fill against wall D, lower layer. Early Byzantine. 920 Leica ... 6 July 1937

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B 2094: Bronze Cup: Dry Measure

Intact, but corroded and incrusted. Bronze cylinder, flaring and with slightly raised collar at rim and base. Lower wall extending below base and cut out to form three feet. Textile impressions. Cf ... 27 June 2002

I 5196: Weight

Inscribed mastoid weight. Rather battered, especially one of the protuberances, but the essential dimensions preserved. Inscribed on one of the long sides in rough deeply cut letters. Found at surface ... 26 January 1938

I 5356: Weight

Inscribed mastoid weight. Very battered, but intact. On one of the long faces the letters: "ΛΔΚ". Pentelic marble. Found in late context outside the Market Square, in the area south of the church of the ... 21 March 1938

I 5499: Weight

Inscribed stone weight. A slab of fieldstone apparently unworked, but much worn; roughly rectangular. Letters roughly cut. Found in classical context in a well south of Acropolis Street, east of the late ... 4 June 1938

I 6110: Weight

Inscribed weight. Intact but worn at all corners. Slight depressing in center top and bottom. Possibly cut down and reused; inscribed face more smoothly worked. Inscribed along one side. Pentelic marble ... 26 April 1948

IL 1: Lead Weight

Square inscribed lead weight. On one side are raised letters and a circular impression with an indistinct stamp. 195 Leica, 2.243 ... 23 June 1931

IL 4: Stamped Lead Disk Fragment

In the center was a circular hole. Slightly raised rim, grooved in the center. Further concentric grooves decorate the upper surface; near the center it rises a little toward the hole. Stamped, a little ... 3 February 1932

IL 5: Lead Weight

A square one with slightly raised rim. Possible traces of some effaced ornamentation on top. Leica ... 15 February 1932

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IL 6: Public Lead Weight

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), ... 20 February 1932

IL 10: Lead Weight

Rectangular weight. High relief center of top, crude represantation of owl (?). On its body, an impression 0.009 square with some unrecognizable emblem; another 0.008 square left side, any emblem effaced ... 2 March 1932

IL 18: Lead Weight

Nearly square; small gouge in one side. Leica ... 15 March 1932

IL 24: Lead Token

Surface very much damaged. Side A: traces of a draped figure, seated facing left; Zeus? Raised ring near edge. Side B: traces of some representation in a similar ring. Probably as IL 381. Surface. in zip ... 21 March 1932

IL 25: Lead Token

Obverse : Poseidon striding left over secondary impression. Reverse : standing draped figure with right arm raised to head. Cf. IL 43 to IL 46 : better examples. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves ... 2 April 1932

IL 33: Lead Weight

Square. Frame round edge and three horizontal strokes to left of amphora in relief. Μολύβδινο ενεπίγραφο εμπορικό βάρος, με ανάγλυφη παράσταση αμφορέως. Well. Mixed 4th, 3rd, 2nd c. B.C. Stoa gallery case ... 18 April 1932

IL 37: Lead Weight

A small one. Nearly square, with faintly concave sides. Top, irregular around outer edge which is set off by two curved depressions from an oval central area. Well. Mixed 4th, 3rd, 2nd c. B.C. Leica, 2.243 ... 18 April 1932

IL 38: Lead Weight

A small one, nearly square with two opposite sides slightly concave; the two others slightly convex. Irregular edge, on top, set off from oval center by depression made with sharp tool strokes. Well. Mixed ... 18 April 1932

IL 39: Lead Weight

A small one nearly square. Sides slightly concave. Irregular depression in top; small sloping circular depression in bottom. Well. Mixed 4th, 3rd, 2nd c. B.C. Leica, 2.243 ... 18 April 1932

IL 40: Lead Token

Obverse : draped standing figure, with head turned on the left, holding in her left hand an object -lyre ? Traces of letters around edge. Recalls coin types. Reverse: plain with irregular surface. In below ... 20 April 1932

IL 42: Lead Weight

Square. Apparently undecorated. Pithos. 150 B.C. Leica ... 22 April 1932

IL 43: Lead Token

Obverse: Poseidon striding left over secondary impression. Reverse: standing draped figure with right arm raised to head. Cf. IL 44 for better example. 0.60 to 0.70m. below surface Below surface. in zip ... 17 March 1932

IL 44: Lead Token

Mended from two pieces. Obverse: Poseidon striding left over secondary impression; trident in upraised left hand; some other object held before him in right hand. Figure surrounded by beaded circle, interrupted ... 17 March 1932

IL 45: Lead Token

Mended from two pieces; tip missing. Obverse: Poseidon striding left over secondary impression; Reverse: standing draped figure with right arm raised to head. Cf. IL 44 for better example. 0.60 to 0.70m ... 17 March 1932

IL 46: Lead Token

Obverse: Poseidon striding left over secondary impression; Reverse: standing draped figure with right arm raised to head. Much worn. Cf. IL 44 for better example. 0.60 to 0.70m. below surface Below surface ... 17 March 1932

IL 54: Lead Token

Obverse: at the right the leter A, at the left a device, perhaps two snakes, their bodies interwined, their heads raised. Reverse: plain. Great drain in soft upper earth. in zip lock bag in conservation ... 3 March 1933

IL 57: Lead Token

Obverse: head of Athena Parthenos, right. Reverse: a large Γ, and within its angle a small round impression with a kernos and above it traces of letters ? Entered as coin no. 11. in zip lock bag in conservation ... 23 February 1933

IL 60: Lead Weight

On one side an incuse stamp with the upper part of an amphora crudely represented. Below traces of letters. The other side plain. Well. Group A. 340-310 B.C. Leica, 3.199 ... 4 April 1933

IL 61: Lead Token

Side A (the outer edge of which has overflowed in the stamping): a strung bow. Side B: smooth, or else all trace of a design have worn away. Uncertain. Leica ... 3 May 1933

IL 63: Lead Weight

Inside a flange which has been pushed up when the molten metal was stamped is on top a sea turtle in high relief. Around the edge are several letters. On the floor of the passage leading west from cistern ... 11 May 1933

IL 112: Lead Token

Obverse : Triptolemos (?) seated left, in a winged car, drawn by serpent. Reverse : plain. Great drain below bottom. 4th c. B.C. fill. 1307 Leica ... 26 June 1933

IL 113: Lead Token

Obverse : a right foot, in low relief; below it, a Δ; above it a device (?) - L (?). Reverse : plain. A small piece is missing. Great drain, gravel fill. Leica ... 7 July 1933

IL 115: Lead Token

Head of Athena right, helmeted. Unbroken. Gravelly pocket beside Great Drain. 766, 791 Leica ... 1933

IL 117: Lead Token

Obverse : a helmeted head, right. Reverse : ? Much corroded. In late fill. Leica ... 31 January 1934

IL 121: Lead Token

Obverse : a bearded head, right. Reverse : a youthful head, thrown back, left. Cleaning bedrock. Leica ... 5 March 1934

IL 124: Lead Weight

A tortoise in relief; no letters visible. In late fill. Leica ... 16 March 1934

IL 127: Lead Token

Obverse : in high relief an object like a neck amphora without handles. To the left, an outline impression. Reverse : small raised knobs. Red sandy earth at inner corner of heavy late wall. Coins of 28 ... 28 March 1934

IL 128: Lead Token

Obverse : an object like a neck amphora without handles, in high relief. To the left, an outline impression. Reverse : small raised knobs. Red sandy earth at inner corner of heavy late wall. Found with ... 28 March 1934

IL 129: Lead Token

Obverse : an uncertain device in relief. Reverse : incuse circle, with head right. Red sandy earth at inner corner of heavy late wall. Found with IL 127 and 128. Leica ... 28 March 1934

IL 130: Lead Token

Obverse : a head right. Reverse : plain. Cleaning bedrock. Leica ... 31 March 1934

IL 131: Lead Weight

Inscribed. The bottom, and both sides, slightly hollowed out. On the top, the dolphin extends from corner to corner diagonally, in a sunken panel. Below the dolphin, a raised letter, M; above, N A, retrograde ... 30 March 1934

IL 138: Lead Weight

A thick square slab; no letters visible. Over stereo in drain. Late Hellenistic. Leica ... 17 April 1934

IL 147: Lead Weight

A small one with a cornucopia in relief. Thick and square; plain on one side; on the other a raised edge surrounding the symbol. A bit of iron attached to one side by corrosion (?). Red sand drain fill ... 4 May 1934

IL 150: Lead Token

Obverse : a herm, before which is a seated figure, both right; and a bird (?) right, facing left. Traces of letters. Reverse : plain. Traces of attachment at top (?) Cf. The terracottas such as T 1665 ... 10 May 1934

IL 157: Lead Token

Broken away above at right. Obverse : a bearded head (Serapis), right. Reverse : uncertain. Well. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 12 March 1934

IL 158: Lead Token

Broken away below. Obverse : a head wearing petasos (?) (Hermes?), right. Reverse : a countermark of dolphin. Well. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 12 March 1934

IL 159: Lead Weight

A thick round disk. A squarish stamp on its upper face. Red sand drain fill. Hellenistic. Leica ... 4 May 1934

IL 166: Lead Token

Obverse : a bearded Herm, right; behind it a palm branch; before it the letter A. Below the letter, the upper half of a hydria (?). Reverse : plain. Originally listed as coin no. 26, for the day. Roman ... 24 March 1935

IL 168: Lead Weight

The bottom is flat. In the center of the curved top there is a stamp, in which are raised letters above and below a caduceus. Road level. Leica ... 18 March 1935

IL 170: Lead Token

Obverse : ligature of A (alpha) and P (rho) in relief.Λ Reverse : plain. On bedrock, floor of Byzantine pithos. Leica ... 23 March 1935

IL 171: Lead Token

Obverse : Helios, rising, in his chariot. His figure standing front, facing left, is seen between the two middle horses, galloping right and left respectively. In his left hand the reins, in his right ... 2 April 1935

IL 176: Lead Weight

An inscribed, square one. In relief on the upper surface an amphora. Cf. IL 39. Cistern. 1st c. B.C. Leica, 5-298 ... 11 May 1935

IL 180: Lead Weight

A square one. On upper surface shallow square depression. Cistern. 1st c. B.C. Leica ... 13 May 1935

IL 182: Lead Weight

Rectangular. Square in relief on upper surface, an amphora cut off at the shoulder. Cistern. Sullan - 1st c. B.C. Leica, 5-298, XXXIX-48 ... 14 May 1935

IL 184: Lead Weight

A disk roughly circular, with convex upper face, on which there are three little raised knobs. Cistern. Sullan -1st c. B.C. Leica ... 14 May 1935

IL 189: Lead Weight

Rectangular. Small thick block of lead, nearly square. Cistern. Sullan - 1st c. B.C. Leica ... 15 May 1935

IL 195: Lead Weight

A large square inscribed weight. In relief on upper surface, astragal (?). Μολύβδινο ενεπίγραφο εμπορικό βάρος, με ανάγλυφη παράσταση αστραγάλου. Drain test cut 31, layer 3W. Late 4th - early 3rd c. B.C ... 18 May 1935

IL 199: Lead Token

Obverse : head of Athena in crested Corinthian Helmet, right. Reverse : uncertain. Cf. IL 201 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 23 May 1935

IL 200: Lead Token

Obverse : Hermes, standing, turned slightly left; money bags in his right hand, caduceus in his left. Reverse : standing Serapis, partly draped, looking to his right, his right arm outstretched. Cf. IL ... 23 May 1935

IL 201: Lead Token

Obverse : head of Athena wearing crested Corinthian helmet, right, within circle around which are raised dots. Reverse : uncertain. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica, 5-271 ... 23 May 1935

IL 202: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis, partly draped, right arm outstretched. Cf. IL 211 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves ... 23 May 1935

IL 203: Lead Token - Disintegrated

Obverse : head of Athena, in Corinthian helmet, right. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 201 for type. Cistern A. Leica ... 23 May 1935

IL 204: Lead Token

Obverse : head of Athena, helmeted, right. Reverse : plain. Cf. IL 201 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 24 May 1935

IL 205: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis, partly draped, right arm outstretched. Stars in field. Cf. IL 211 for type. Cistern A. Leica ... 24 May 1935

IL 206: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis. Cf. IL 211 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 24 May 1935

IL 207: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis, partly draped, right arm outstretched. Cf. IL 211 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves ... 24 May 1935

IL 208: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis, partly draped, right arm outstretched. A staff, in the field to the figure 's left, shows clearly on this example. ... 24 May 1935

IL 209: Lead Token

Obverse : head of Athena right, in crested Corinthian helmet. Reverse : plain. Cf. IL 201 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 24 May 1935

IL 211: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis, partly draped. This personage is better preserved here than in most of the other examples. He wears an himation wrapped ... 24 May 1935

IL 212: Lead Token

Obverse : head of Athena right, in a Corinthian helmet. Reverse : plain. Cf. IL 201 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 24 May 1935

IL 213: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis, draped. Cf. IL 211 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 24 May 1935

IL 215: Lead Token

Obverse: standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse: partly draped standing Serapis. For type see IL 211. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 24 May 1935

IL 217: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck with dolphin to right. Reverse : Plain. Cistern B, at top. Leica ... 25 May 1935

IL 218: Lead Token

Obverse : Lion 's head with tenon. Counterstruck to right, dolphin. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 221 for type. Cistern B, at top. Leica ... 25 May 1935

IL 219: Lead Token

Obverse : Serapis, right. Reverse : Dolphin, right. Cf. IL 262 for type. Cistern B, at top. Leica ... 25 May 1935

IL 220: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck to right, dolphin. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 235 for type. Cistern B at mouth. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 25 May 1935

IL 221: Lead Token

Obverse : Lion 's head with tenon. Counterstruck to left, dolphin. Reverse : Plain. Cistern B at mouth. Leica, 5-271 ... 25 May 1935

IL 222: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck to right dolphin. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 235, for type. Cistern B at mouth. Leica ... 25 May 1935

IL 223: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck to right, obscuring Hermes 's face. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 235 for type. Cistern B at mouth. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves ... 25 May 1935

IL 224: Lead Token

Obverse : Small bust of Athena, wearing a Corinthian helmet, left; just below her, serving as a lower frame for the representation, a small ship. Counterstruck at left, dolphin. Reverse : Plain. Cistern ... 25 May 1935

IL 225: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck at right, dolphin, obscuring Hermes 's face. Very deep struck. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 235 for type. Cistern B at mouth. Leica ... 25 May 1935

IL 226: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck at right, dolphin. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 235 for type. Cistern B at mouth. Leica ... 25 May 1935

IL 227: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck, dolphin, across Hermes 's neck and chin. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 235 for type. Cistern B at mouth. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves ... 25 May 1935

IL 228: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck at right, over Hermes 's face, dolphin. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 235 for type. Cistern B at mouth. Leica ... 25 May 1935

IL 229: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck at right, dolphin. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 235 for type. Cistern B at mouth. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 25 May 1935

IL 230: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck at right, dolphin. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 235 for type. Cistern B at mouth. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 25 May 1935