Două noi capace de teriac descoperite pe teritoriul Dobrogei
Two Theriac Lids Discovered in Dobruja

Summary/Abstract: The author presents two new lids from theriac capsules discovered accidentally in Southern Dobruja. Both lids are made of lead. One of them is original (the piece from Vâlcele), the other is a counterfeit (the piece from Plopeni), representing the manufacturer of the medicine, the Venetian chemist’s shop Testa d’oro. The author statest hat the presence of these lids proves the penetration also in the rural area of Dobruja of the trade of high quality medicines. Also, such pieces, together with Venetian coins discovered in the area, prove the relations of Venice with the Danubian-Pontic territory in the medieval and modern eras.

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