-
Copyright credit: Netzhammer 1914
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tomis
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
6.00 cm
Width
7.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152.30 | - | - | Netzhammer 1914, Ruzicka 1917 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermes | Relief | LEFT | Head | ||
| Petasos | Relief | LEFT | |||
| Caduceus | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Avram 2012–15: Lieu actuel de conservation inconnu (jadis dans la collection Leon Ruzicka). Provenance: Constanţa. Poids de plomb de forme triangulaire, assez bien conservé. Quart de mine (τετάρτη). L côtés = 0,060 × 0,073 m. Poids: 152,30 g (– 11,43 g par rapport à l’unité étalon).
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΤΟ
ΤΕ
Edition
Το(μιτῶν) | τέ(ταρτον).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Romania: Constanța
Findspot (site)
Constanța [Tomis]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ruzicka Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netzhammer 1914b | 390–391 | 2 | fig. 1 | None |
| Ruzicka 1917 | 79 | 14 | None | None |
| Moisil 1957 | 280 | 40 | None | None |
| Avram 2012–15 | 172 | P10 | None | None |
VARIA