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Copyright credit: Lazarov 1992–93
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Copyright credit: Lazarov 1992–93
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Copyright credit: Bekov 2017
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Odessos
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
6.40 cm
Width
5.90 cm
Height
2.00 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 611.00 | - | - | Lazarov 1992–93 | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couch | Relief | ||||
| Cornucopia | Relief | ||||
| Amphora | Relief | ||||
| Great God | Relief |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Great God lying on a couch.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Unidentified |
Fac simile
Ρ Τ?
Edition
Ρ Τ?
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Bulgaria: Varna
Findspot (site)
Arkovna
context
Around the fortress of Arkovna.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
Lazarov 1992–93: between 281–270 and the end of the 3rd century BCE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Dalgopol Historical Museum | Dec. 31, 1985 | H0011 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazarov 1992–93 | 77–81 | None | fig. 1 | None |
| Lazarov 1994 | 107 | 1 | fig. 1 | None |
| Lazarov 2003 | 122 | None | fig. 1 | None |
| Bekov 2017 | 6–12 | None | fig. 4 | None |
| Killen 2017a | 207 | Od b 1 | None | None |
VARIA