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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

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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
Additional comment
Dimova 2011: 1/6 mina, 16 drachmas.
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