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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Apol(–––), agoranomos (Olbia)
Mint
Olbia
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.90 cm
Width
3.80 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91.80 | - | Jan. 16, 2019 | Autopsy Louise Willocx | No | No | Yes |
| 91.64 | - | - | BnF | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BnF: Poids carré. Plomb. 3,5 cm x 3,5 cm;ép. 0,9 cm; poids: 91,64 cm. Ω(?)ΥC/ΑΓΟ[Ρ]. Un dauphin? Tranches incurvées.
Notes Louise Willocx: dauphin en relief horizontal vers la gauche, inscription en relief au-dessus et en-dessous: [Ọ]ΩςΛ (?) ΑΓΟΑ?; carré avec coins étirés.
Notes Louise Willocx: dauphin en relief horizontal vers la gauche, inscription en relief au-dessus et en-dessous: [Ọ]ΩςΛ (?) ΑΓΟΑ?; carré avec coins étirés.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority |
Fac simile
Ο̣Λ̣Β̣Ι̣Ο̣
Α̣Π̣Ο̣Λ̣
Edition
Ὀ̣λ̣β̣ι̣ο̣(πολειτῶν) | Ἀ̣π̣ο̣λ̣(–––).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
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
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | None | Fonds général 44 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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