ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Theodosius II, Roman Emperor
;
Valentinian III, Roman Emperor
Mint
Constantinople
Denomination
1 Nomisma = 1 Solidus
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Struck
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
2.10 cm
Width
2.10 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.94 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Emperor | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | FACING | Two | Bust | |
| Roman Emperor | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | FACING | Standing | One | |
| Cross | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Star | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Cruciferous globe | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Labarum | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin and Erol-Özdizbay 2016: Late Roman Weight. 229. Exagium Solidi (Weight for solidus) Second quarter of the 5th Century A.D. DD NN AA VV CC. Two busts of emperors with diadem; between heads, cross. / EXACIVM SOLIDI. Emperor standing, holding labarum and globus with cross; to r., star; in ex., CONS. Published in Tekin 2014. 1591*. AE, 3.94 g., 21 mm., h6. Inv. No: M.01/1687. DO 7B (pierced).
Asolati 2022: Exagia solidi imperiali con indicazione esplicita della funzione: Teodosio II e Valentiniano III, 425–430 d.C., exagium solidi. Zecca di Constantinopolis. D/ DD NN AAVVGG; due busti frontali, accostati, diademati, drappeggiati e corazzati; il busto a d. di dimensioni leggermente minori; tra le teste, +. R/ EXAGIVM SOLIDI; imperatore stante di fronte con labaro e globo crucigero; a d., *; in esergo, CONS. d. Tekin 2014; Tekin e Erol-Özdizbay 2016, n. 1591: g 3,94; mm 21; h 6 [foro richiuso].
Asolati 2022: Exagia solidi imperiali con indicazione esplicita della funzione: Teodosio II e Valentiniano III, 425–430 d.C., exagium solidi. Zecca di Constantinopolis. D/ DD NN AAVVGG; due busti frontali, accostati, diademati, drappeggiati e corazzati; il busto a d. di dimensioni leggermente minori; tra le teste, +. R/ EXAGIVM SOLIDI; imperatore stante di fronte con labaro e globo crucigero; a d., *; in esergo, CONS. d. Tekin 2014; Tekin e Erol-Özdizbay 2016, n. 1591: g 3,94; mm 21; h 6 [foro richiuso].
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority, Denomination, Legal status, Mint |
Fac simile
[DDNNAAVVGG]
[EXAGIVM SOLIDI]
[CONS]
Edition
[D(ominorum) N(ostrorum) Aug(ustorum)]. || [Exagium solidi] | [Cons(tantinopolis)].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: İzmir
Findspot (site)
Çaltıkkoru [Allianoi / Paşa Ilıca]
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
425
TO
450
Comments on Chronology
Tekin and Erol-Özdizbay 2016: propose a production during the second quarter of the 5th century.
Asolati 2022: suggests a chronological range from 425 to 430.
Asolati 2022: suggests a chronological range from 425 to 430.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Bergama Museum | None | M.01-1687.DO 7B |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2014c | 90–91 | None | ||
| Tekin and Erol-Özdizbay 2016 | 123, 137 | 1591 | pl. 7 | None |
| Asolati 2022 | 262 | 15d | None | None |
VARIA