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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 1999
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny & Mosch 1999
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tomis
Denomination
2 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.50 cm
Width
3.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.27 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 1999 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish | Relief | RIGHT | Two | ||
| Double cornucopia | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny an Mosch 1999: Hellenistisches Bleigewicht Doppeluncia? 52,27 g. Quadratisch mit erhöhtem Rand, 3,5 - 3,5 cm, ΙΤΑΛ-ΚΟΝ, Zwei Fischen nach r. // ΔΙΟΥΝ-ΟΝ, zwei gekreuzte Füllhörner, darüber Κ; am unteren Rand ΤΙ. Beige Tönung, fast vz.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Standard |
Fac simile
ΔΙΟΥΝ
K
I
ON
ΙΤΑΛΙ
ΚΟΝ
Edition
Διούν|κ|ι|ον || ἰταλι|κόν.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 11, 1999
circumstances
Antiquities trade
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Oct. 11, 1999 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 1999c | 152 | 1320 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
For the identification of Tomis as the mint, see Avram 2012–15, nos. P37–P43.
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