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Copyright credit: Ocheşeanu 1975
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Moesian mint
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.01 | - | - | Ocheşeanu 1975 | Yes | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidentified | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
Yes
Archaeological description
Avram 2012–15: MINAC, inv. 16 874. Lieu de découverte: Constanţa, circonstances inconnues. Petit fragment supérieur d’un poids de plomb triangulaire. En haut, un orifice endommagé, preuve que le plomb était perforé. Mine (μνᾶ). Dimensions conservées : 0,034 × 0,025 m pour les deux côtés latéraux ; ép. = 0,007 m. Poids: 56,01 g, ce qui ne représente qu’une infime partie du poids initial.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Unidentified |
Fac simile
ΜΝΑ?
Edition
Μνᾶ?
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Romania: Constanța
City
Constanța [Tomis]
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of National History and Archeology (Constanța) | None | 16874 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocheşeanu 1975a | 155–156 | None | fig. 1.2 | (attribution to Tomis) |
| Avram 2012–15 | 169–170 | P5 | fig. P5 | (attribution to Tomis) |
VARIA