ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tomis
Denomination
2 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.10 | - | - | Avram 2012–15 | No | No | Yes |
| 53.35 | - | - | Ocheşeanu 1989 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantharus | Relief | ||||
| Double cornucopia | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Avram 2012–15: MMB, inv. 12 122. Provenance: Constanţa. Poids de plomb de forme carrée, perforé au coin inférieur gauche. Sixième de livre (sextans, διούκγιον). L côté = 0,035 m. Poids: 50,10 g (53,35 g, Ocheşeanu; – 4,48 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Municipal Museum | None | 12122 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocheşeanu 1989 | 91 | 13 | None | None |
| Avram 2012–15 | 190–191, 238 | P41 | fig. P41 | None |
VARIA