ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Kritobou(los), agoranomos (Olbia)
Mint
Olbia
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
3.90 cm
Width
3.70 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||||
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin | Relief | RIGHT | Leaping |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Killen 2017: Quadratisches Gewicht mit Relief: Delphin n. r. Inschr.: ΟΛΒΙΟ(πολειτῶν) | ΚΡΙΤΟΒΟΥ. Maße: 3,9 × 3,7. Einheit: Tetarton? Mat.: Bronze.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Mint |
Fac simile
ΟΛΒΙΟ
ΚΡΙΤΟΒΟΥ
Edition
Ὀλ̣βιο(πολειτῶν) | Κριτοβού(λου).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
May 10, 1969
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-400
TO
-100
Comments on Chronology
Killen 2017: 350–200 v. Chr. (nach Krapivina, s. o.).
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | May 10, 1969 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Münzen und Medaillen 1969 | None | 721 | None | None |
| Killen 2017a | 208 | Ol I b 6 | None | None |
VARIA