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Copyright credit: Asolati 2022
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Copyright credit: Asolati 2022
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Copyright credit: Asolati 2022
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Julian, Roman Emperor
Mint
Rome
Denomination
1 Nomisma = 1 Solidus
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Struck
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.27 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roma | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | RIGHT | One | Bust | |
| Balance scale | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Hand | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction NAC 2014: Lot 2455. The Roman Empire Exagium solidi 4th to 5th century AD. Weight 4th to 5th century, Æ 4.27 g. Female bust r. Rev. EXAGIVM SOLIDI Hand holding scale. C –. RIC –. Göbl –. Extremely rare. Fine.
Asolati 2022: Exagia solidi imperiali con indicazione esplicita della funzione: Giuliano III, 363 d.C., exagium solidi. Zecca non indicata: Roma. D/ Busto turrito e crestato di Roma a d., con manto imperiale. R/ EXAGIVM SOLIDI; una mano che sostiene una bilancia con due dita. a. NAC, Auction 78 (26/05/2014), lotto n. 2455: g 4,27 [foro richiuso].
Asolati 2022: Exagia solidi imperiali con indicazione esplicita della funzione: Giuliano III, 363 d.C., exagium solidi. Zecca non indicata: Roma. D/ Busto turrito e crestato di Roma a d., con manto imperiale. R/ EXAGIVM SOLIDI; una mano che sostiene una bilancia con due dita. a. NAC, Auction 78 (26/05/2014), lotto n. 2455: g 4,27 [foro richiuso].
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Denomination, Legal status |
Fac simile
EXAGIVM SOLIDI
Edition
Exagium solidi.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
May 26, 2014
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
360
TO
363
Comments on Chronology
Julian II's reign spans from 360 to 363. Asolati 2022: suggests the date 363.
Auction NAC 2014: mentions the IVth or Vth century but does not identify the authorithy.
Auction NAC 2014: mentions the IVth or Vth century but does not identify the authorithy.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | May 26, 2014 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction NAC 2014 | 156 | 2455 | fig. | None |
| Asolati 2022 | 255, 270 | 2a | Pl. I/2a | None |
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