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Copyright credit: Custurea 2002–03
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Copyright credit: Custurea 2002–03
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tomis
Denomination
3 Libras = 3 Litras
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
9.80 cm
Width
9.60 cm
Height
1.90 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 921.33 | - | - | Avram 2012–15 | Yes | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantharus | Relief | ||||
| Prow | Relief | LEFT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Avram 2012–15: Collection privée non indiquée. Lieu de découverte: Cumpăna, dans le territoire de Tomis. Poids de plomb de forme carrée, déformé et brisé en trois morceaux jointifs. Bordures de protection sur les deux faces (ép. = 0,007). Trilitron. L côtés = 0,098 × 0,096 m ; ép. = 0,019 m. Poids : 921,33 g, non édifiant au vu de l’état de conservation.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Standard |
Fac simile
.
Edition
Τ[ρί]|λιτρ|←ο–ν || [ἰ]τ̣α̣λ̣ι̣|κ–ό–ν.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Romania: Constanța
Findspot (site)
Cumpăna
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
1
TO
250
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified Private Collections | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custurea 2002–03 | 674, 682 | 4 | pl. I/4 | None |
| AÉ 2009 | 1213 | None | None | (non vidi) |
| Avram 2012–15 | 185–186, 238 | P32 | fig. P32 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Avram 2012–15: Le type semble être unique. Je propose de lire le droit en commençant par la l. 1, en continuant par la l. 3 et, enfin, de droite à gauche, la seconde ligne (ΟΝ ←), donc τ[ρί]|λιτρ|ον.
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