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Copyright credit: {BnF - Bibliothèque nationale de France
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Copyright credit: {BnF - Bibliothèque nationale de France
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Kritobou(los), agoranomos (Olbia)
Mint
Olbia
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Rectangle
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.27 | - | - | BnF Catalogue | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin | Relief | RIGHT | One |
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 | Authority, Mint |
Fac simile
ΟΛΒΙΟ
ΚΡΙΤΟΒΟΥ
Edition
Ὀλβιο(πολειτῶν) | Κριτοβού(λου).
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
Killen 2017: 350–200 v. Chr. (Krapivina).
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | None | Fonds général.43 (12-23-11) < 12 > |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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