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Copyright credit: Ruzicka 1917
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Copyright credit: Soutzo 1913
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Copyright credit: Moisil 1957
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tomis
Denomination
1/2 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
6.50 cm
Width
6.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244.00 | - | - | Netzhammer 1913, Ruzicka 1917 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eight-rayed star | 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 circulaire. Demi-mine italique (ἡμιμναῖον). Diam. = 0,065 m. Poids: 244,00 g (– 1,60 g par rapport à l’unité étalon).
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint, Other |
Fac simile
Τ Ο Μ Ι Δ Ι Κ ΑΙ
Edition
Τ–ο–μ–ι(τῶν) δ–ί–κ–αι(ον).
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
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
-100
TO
200
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 1913a | 165–168 | 2 | fig. 2 | None |
| Soutzo 1913 | 6–7 | None | fig. 4 | None |
| Ruzicka 1917 | 78 | 12 | fig. 12 | None |
| Moisil 1957 | 284 | 50 | pl. VII/6 | None |
| Avram 2012–15 | 181–182 | P25 | fig. P25 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Avram 2012–15: R. Netzhammer [1912] interprétait l’attribut comme une roue; corrigé par M. C. Sutzu [1913] et accepté par Netzhammer [1913].
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