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Copyright credit: Dimova 2011
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Copyright credit: Dimova 2011
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Copyright credit: Dimova 2011
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Copyright credit: Dimova 2011
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Mesembria
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.20 cm
Width
3.20 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.42 | - | - | Dimova 2011 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
Edition
Μ–ε–σ–α(μβριανῶν).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Bulgaria: Burgas
Findspot (site)
Nesebar [Mesembria]
context
Dimova 2011: The weight comes from the old town of Nessebar. It has been purchased from a local citizen. It was found in the soil thrown out next to St. Virgin Eleousa Church. About a decade ago a depot of soil was accumulated next to the church, as a result from archaeological excavations in the old Nessebar.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-250
Comments on Chronology
Dimova 2011: 4th–mid. 3rd centuries BCE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Nessebar Museum | None | 1197 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimova 2011 | 53–58 | 1 | fig. 1 | None |
VARIA