Why is there so little data in the new data tables: Die Study, Typological Analysis, Publication Details, Catalogue References, Specimen History, and Metrology?
There are two basic reasons for this: • The data is recorded, but is mixed in with other data. Much of the information specific to these new tables is found in various places, particularly in notes fields. In many cases, the information already in the Index is quite good, but is not to be found in one consistent place. Given funding for data cleanup and enhancement, the current information could be organized more systematically into these new tables. At the moment, a particular notes field may contain information on die numbers, condition, metrology, classification, specimen history, publications, or typological details. Breaking out this information into its separate topics would make it easier to use, and simpler to find on the page. Funding for such organization of the data has not yet been found. • The data is not available, or has not been recorded. This kind of information may not have been systematically recorded in the past because there was no standard place for it on the inde
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