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Copyright credit: Ocheşeanu and Georgescu 1976–80
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Copyright credit: Ocheşeanu and Georgescu 1976–80
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tomis
Denomination
2 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.45 cm
Width
3.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.57 | - | - | Ocheşeanu and Georgescu 1976–80 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantharus | Relief | ||||
| Double cornucopia | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Avram 2012–15: MINAC, objet actuellement égaré. Lieu de découverte: Constanţa, sur la falaise du port de plaisance Tomis, en 1978. Poids de plomb de forme carrée, bien conservé. Sixième de livre (sextans, διούκγιον). L côtés = 0,0345 × 0,038 m. Poids: 53,57 g (– 1,01 g par rapport à l’unité étalon).
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
ΔΥ
Ω
ΟΥ Ν
ΚΙΕ
Edition
Δύ|ω || οὐ–ν|κίε.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Romania: Constanța
Findspot (site)
Constanța [Tomis]
context
Ocheşeanu and Georgescu 1976–80: In anul 1978, a fost găsită întîmplător în Constanţa, pe faleza portului Tomis, o greutate tomitană, aparţinînd sistemului ponderal al librei romane.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of National History and Archeology (Constanța) | None | [currently lost] |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocheşeanu and Georgescu 1976–80 | 455–457 | None | pl. I | None |
| Ocheşeanu 1989 | 91 | 12 | None | None |
| Avram 2012–15 | 190 | P40 | None | None |
VARIA