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Copyright credit: Torbatov and Ocheşeanu 2002
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Copyright credit: Torbatov and Ocheşeanu 2002
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Hera(...), agoranomos (Dionysopolis)
Mint
Dionysopolis
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
4.20 cm
Width
3.60 cm
Height
1.00 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.79 | - | - | Torbatov and Ocheşeanu 2002 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dionysus / Bacchus | Relief | LEFT | Head |
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 | Authority, Denomination |
Fac simile
ΗΡΑ
ΟΓΔΟ
Edition
Ἡρα(...) | ὄγδο(ον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Bulgaria: Dobrich
Findspot (site)
Krapets
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1990
circumstances
Acquired from a local collector.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dobrich Regional Historical Museum | Dec. 31, 1990 | I 3750 |
| Private Collection, Krapets | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torbatov and Ocheşeanu 2002 | 9–16 | None | fig. 1a | (attribution to Dionysopolis) |
| Marin 2017 | 327–329, 335 | None | pl. IV/11 | (attribution to Dionysopolis) |
VARIA