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
1.90 cm
Width
1.90 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.99 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Emperor | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | FACING | Two | Bust | |
| Aequitas / Justitia / Moneta | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | LEFT | Standing | One | |
| Cross | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Balance scale | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Cornucopia | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Star | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
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 AV(V)GG; due busti frontali, affiancati, diademati, drappeggiati e corazzati; il busto a d. di dimensioni leggermente minori; tra le due teste, +. R/ EXAGIVM SOLIDI; Moneta/Aequitas/Iustitia stante a s. con bilancia e cornucopia; a d., *; in esergo, CONS. b. CNG, Electronic Auction 227 (10/02/2010), lotto n. 539: g 3,99; mm 19; h 11 [bucato].
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority, Denomination, Legal status, Mint |
Fac simile
[DDNNAVGG]
[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
Feb. 10, 2010
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
425
TO
430
Comments on Chronology
Asolati 2022: proposes a chronological range from 425 to 430.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Feb. 10, 2010 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 2010c | 539 | None | ||
| Asolati 2022 | 262–263 | 18b | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Asolati 2022: cf. Bendall 1996, –; Entwistle 2001, p. 264, n. III.71; Guruleva 2018, n. 145.
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