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Copyright credit: Dabîca and Angelescu 2014–17
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Copyright credit: Dabîca and Angelescu 2014–17
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Moesian mint
Denomination
3 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.50 cm
Width
4.40 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76.00 | - | - | Dabîca and Angelescu 2014–17 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | Relief | ||||
| Unidentified | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Dabîca and Angelescu 2014–17: Pond de plumb rectangular. 76,00 g; 4,5 × 4,4 × 0,8 cm. Avers. În câmp adâncit, cu chenar, reprezentare neclară; sus, în stânga, Τ; jos, Ο – ΥΝΚΙ. Revers. În câmp adâncit, cu chenar, reprezentare neclară; sus, ΔΙΚΑ; în stânga, Ι; jos, Ο (în stânga) și Ν (în dreapta). 3 uncii.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Other |
Fac simile
Τ . . .
Ο ΥΝΚΙ
ΔΙΚΑ
Ο Ν
Ι
Edition
Τ[ρι]|ο–ύνκι[ν] | δίκα|ι|ο–ν.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Romania: Constanța
Findspot (site)
Istria [Istros / Histria]
context
Dabîca and Angelescu 2014–17: Discovered during Summer 1998 in Istria (plateau to the west of the fortress), using a metal detector in the presence and under the direct supervision of archaeologists.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
250
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Vasile Pârvan Institute of Archaeology (Bucharest) | Aug. 31, 1998 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dabîca and Angelescu 2014–17 | 116, 117 | 3 | pl. II/3 | None |
VARIA