ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Olbia
Denomination
Material
Iron
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.10 cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.10 | - | - | None | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish | Relief | RIGHT |
Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Little to no corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
La bordure est rehaussée. Un grènetis fait le tour du poids
Il y un petit poisson (dauphin ?) entre les deux lignes.
Il y un petit poisson (dauphin ?) entre les deux lignes.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Mint |
Fac simile
ΟΛΒΙΟ
ΠΟΛΕΤ
Edition
Ὀλβιο-
πολείτων
πολείτων
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
,
ROMAN
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 | 2 | fig. 2 | None |
VARIA