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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
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.50 cm
Width
3.50 cm
Height
1.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126.25 | - | - | Dimova 2011 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
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 | Mint |
| Greek | Incised | Unidentified |
Fac simile
ΑΗΜ
Edition
Μ–ε–σ–α(μβριανῶν). || Α, Η, Μ
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Bulgaria: Burgas
Findspot (site)
Nesebar [Mesembria]
context
Dimova 2011: The lead weight was discovered in the modern town of Nessebar. Its provenance is close to the Holiday House of the Ministry of Defense. It appeared during construction work for the main water-conduit of Cherno More residential district, and entered the numismatic depot of the Ancient Nessebar Museum as a purchase.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-300
TO
-250
Comments on Chronology
Dimova 2011: first half of the 3rd century BCE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Nessebar Museum | None | 1296 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimova 2011 | 53–58 | 2 | fig. 2 | None |
VARIA