-
Copyright credit: Ocheşeanu 1975
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tomis
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
3.80 cm
Width
4.70 cm
Height
0.95 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137.50 | - | - | Ocheşeanu 1975 | Yes | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eight-rayed star | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
TOMI
TETA
Edition
Τομι(τῶν) | τέτα(ρτον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Romania: Constanța
Findspot (site)
Constanța [Tomis]
context
Avram 2012–15: Lieu de découverte : Constanţa, quartier Tomis II, dans la fosse de fondation de l’immeuble F2, en 1965.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-100
TO
200
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of National History and Archeology (Constanța) | None | 12105 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocheşeanu 1975a | 155–157 | None | fig. 1.3 | None |
| Avram 2012–15 | 177 | P18 | fig. | None |
VARIA