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Illustration
Standard lead weights from the agora of Athens. 5th-2nd century BCE. (Agora Museum, Athens)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2015, March 28). Greek Lead Weights. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3749/greek-lead-weights/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Greek Lead Weights." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 28, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3749/greek-lead-weights/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Greek Lead Weights." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 28 Mar 2015. Web. 20 Mar 2023.
