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Copyright credit: Krapivina 2003
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Olbia
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Triangle
Length
3.60 cm
Width
- cm
Height
0.35 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.00 | - | - | Krapivina 2003 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgon / Medusa | Relief | Head |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Krapivina 2003: Museum of Archaeology IA NASU, Kiev, inv. no. O-96/P-25/553. Cleaned; well preserved. Made of an Olbian “aes” with a Gorgoneion. Such “aeses” are dated to the third quarter of the 5th century BC.30 Dimensions: 3.60 × 0.19-0.35 cm; weight 58 g. However, “aeses” of this type weigh an average of 113 g. The weight is roughly equivalent to 1/8 of the Euboic-Attic mina of standard 105. Some examples of similar weights are reported from the Athenian Agora.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
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Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Academy of Science of Ukraine – Institute of Archaeology | None | O-96/P-25/553 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krapivina 2003 | 124 | 19 | fig. 9 | None |
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