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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny and Mosch 2008
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny and Mosch 2008
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny and Mosch 2009
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Copyright credit: Auction Gorny and Mosch 2009
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2017
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2017
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Copyright credit: Auction CNG 2017
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tomis
Denomination
3 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.90 cm
Width
4.00 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76.97 | - | - | Auction Gorny & Mosch 2008, 2009 | No | No | Yes |
| 76.97 | - | - | Auction CNG 2017 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Gorny and Mosch 2008 and 2009: Bleigewicht. 2 Unciae 2. - 3. Jh. n. Chr. Tomis. 76,97g. 4 × 3,9cm. Quadratische Platte mit spitz profilierten Rändern. In der vertieften Feldern erhabene Buchstaben. Vs.: ΤΡΙ/ΟΥΛ/ΚΙΝ. Rs.: ΙΤΑ/ΛΙ/ΚΟΝ. Vgl. [Weiss 2005], 437 Abb. 3 (Diounkion). Braune Patina, eine Ecke teilweise abgeplatzt, ss-vz.
Auction CNG 2017: PB Three ounce weight. Thrace, circa 2nd-3rd centuries AD. TPI/OVN/KIN within linear square border / ITA/ΛI/KON in three lines with linear square border (39×38mm, 76.97g). Rochesnard p. 44/1. VF, some minor chips and scrapes.
Auction CNG 2017: PB Three ounce weight. Thrace, circa 2nd-3rd centuries AD. TPI/OVN/KIN within linear square border / ITA/ΛI/KON in three lines with linear square border (39×38mm, 76.97g). Rochesnard p. 44/1. VF, some minor chips and scrapes.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Standard |
Fac simile
ΤΡΙ
ΟΥΝ
ΚΙΝ
ΙΤΑ
Λ Ι
ΚΟΝ
Edition
Τρι|οῦν|κιν || ἰτα|λ–ι|κόν.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 12, 2008
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 | May 17, 2017 | None |
| Private Collection #20081012 | None | None |
| Private Collection #20170517 | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2008a | None | 493 | None | None |
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2009a | None | 347 | None | None |
| Auction CNG 2017c | None | 913 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
For the identification of Tomis as the mint, see Weiß 2005, p. 413–417; Avram 2012–15, nos. P46–P49.
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