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Copyright credit: Moisil 1957
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Copyright credit: Moisil 1957
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Moesian mint
Denomination
1/2 Libra = 1/2 Litra
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.80 cm
Width
5.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150.00 | - | - | Moisil 1957 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caduceus | Relief | ||||
| Prow | Relief | RIGHT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Avram 2012–15: CNA, actuellement égaré. Provenance: Callatis (Mangalia). Poids de plomb de forme carrée, assez bien conservé. Semis (ἡμίλιτρον). Poids: 150,00 g (– 13,73 g par rapport à l’unité étalon).
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Other |
Fac simile
Η Μ
Ι Λ
ΙΤ ΡΟΝ
Δ Ι
ΚΑΙΟΝ
Edition
Ἡ–μ|ί–λ|ιτ–ρον || δ–ί|καιον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Romania: Constanța
Findspot (site)
Mangalia [Callatis]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-100
TO
250
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Florescu Collection | None | None |
| Romanian Academy Library – Coin Cabinet (Bucharest) | None | [currently lost] |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moisil 1957 | 276 | 33 | pl. VI/1 | (attribution to Callatis) |
| Ocheşeanu 1989 | 93 | 38 | None | (attribution to Tomis) |
| Weiß 2005 | 416 | None | None | (attribution to Callatis) |
| Avram 2012–15 | 206–207 | P80 | None | (attribution to Tomis) |
VARIA