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Copyright credit: Preda 1958
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Copyright credit: Preda 1958
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Copyright credit: Preda 1958
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Copyright credit: Preda 1958
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Copyright credit: Preda 1958
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Phanokles, agoranomos (Istros)
Mint
Istros
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Leaf
Length
6.40 cm
Width
7.80 cm
Height
1.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172.00 | - | - | Preda 1958 | Yes | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle | Relief | LEFT | |||
| Dolphin | Relief | LEFT | |||
| Hermes | Relief | LEFT | |||
| Petasos | Relief | LEFT | |||
| Caduceus | Relief | LEFT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΤΕ
ΙΣ ΤΡΙ
ΑΓΟΡΑ
ΦΑΝΟΚΛΚΕ
Edition
Τέ(ταρτον) | Ἰσ–τρι(ανῶν) || ἀγορα(νόμου) | Φανοκλ<κ>έ(ους).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Romania: Constanța
Findspot (site)
Istria [Istros / Histria]
context
Preda 1958: Trouvé par hasard par un ouvrier à la surface du terrain situé à l’Est du grand mur d’enceinte de la cité.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| - | ||
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preda 1958 | 451–457 | I | fig. 1–2 | None |
| Gramaticu 2015a | 31, 37 | 3 | pl. 3/3 | None |
| Killen 2017a | 202 | Istr I b 12 | None | None |
VARIA