ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Olbia
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.10 cm
Width
- cm
Height
3.20 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.85 | - | - | None | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull / Cow / Calf | Relief | RIGHT | Walking |
Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
La bordure est en relief. Le coin supérieur gauche du poids semble déformé.
Les cornes de l'animal forment un croissant. Ses oreilles sont visibles
Les cornes de l'animal forment un croissant. Ses oreilles sont visibles
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
ΟΛΒΙΟ
Edition
Ὀλβιο(-)
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Ukraine: Odeska oblast
City
Odessa / Odessa [Isiakon Limen / Istrianon Limen]
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Probablement acheté après l'occupation d'Odessa par les troupes roumaines en octobre 1941.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Bank of Romania – Coin Cabinet (Bucharest) | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secăşanu 1942 | 20 | None | fig. 1 | None |
VARIA