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Copyright credit: Severeanu 1929
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Copyright credit: Severeanu 1929
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Copyright credit: Moisil 1957
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Copyright credit: Moisil 1957
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Aischi(nes?), agoranomos (Callatis)
Mint
Callatis
Denomination
1/3 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.30 cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167.50 | - | - | Severeanu 1929 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male figure | Relief | FACING | Head | ||
| Hermes | Relief | FACING | Head | ||
| Petasos | Relief | FACING | |||
| Caduceus | Relief | LEFT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
ΛΙCΧΙ
ΤΡΙ
Edition
Α̣ἰσχί(νου?) | τρί(τη).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Romania: Constanța
Findspot (site)
Mangalia [Callatis]
context
Severeanu 1927: Greutate de plumb descoperită în apropiere vechei cetăţi Kallatis.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Municipal Museum | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severeanu 1929c | 46–48 | None | fig. 1–2 | None |
| Moisil 1957 | 270 | 20 | pl. IV/3 | None |
VARIA