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Copyright credit: Muzeul de Istorie a Moldovei - IAŞI
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Cyzicos
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.70 cm
Width
5.60 cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232.15 | - | - | Muzeul de Istorie a Moldovei - IAŞI | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna fish | Relief | LEFT | |||
| Trident | Relief | LEFT |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΚΥΙΚ
ΜΑ
Edition
Κυζικ(ηνῶν) | μνᾶ.
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
-334
TO
-27
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Moldavia Historical Museum (Iași) | None | 4061 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA
Additional comment
Probably a fake weight. See https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/3543/
Ordin de clasare: 2630/05.10.2011 - Tezaur; Poziţia 1.
Ordin de clasare: 2630/05.10.2011 - Tezaur; Poziţia 1.
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