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Copyright credit: Bendeguz Tobias
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Copyright credit: Bendeguz Tobias
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Copyright credit: Bendeguz Tobias
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Arcadius, Roman Emperor
;
Honorius, Roman Emperor
;
Theodosius II, Roman Emperor
Mint
Constantinople
Denomination
1 Nomisma = 1 Solidus
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
1.98 cm
Width
1.98 cm
Height
0.19 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.20 | - | - | Measured by Bendeguz Tobias | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | ||||
| Roman Emperor | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | FACING | Two | Bust | |
| Aequitas / Justitia / Moneta | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | LEFT | Standing | One | |
| Balance scale | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | ||||
| Cornucopia | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | ||||
| Star | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Exagium. Disc. Iconography: Cross. Wreath: inscription. Two imperial busts.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority, Denomination, Legal status |
Fac simile
DDNNAAVVGG
EXAGIVM SOLIDI
CONS
Edition
D(ominorum) N(ostrorum) Aug(ustorum). || Exagium solidi | Cons(tantinopolis).
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
395
TO
403
Comments on Chronology
Asolati 2022: suggests a chronological range from 395 to 403.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Seidl Collection (Munich) | None | 24 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
VARIA