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Copyright credit: Bendeguz Tobias
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Flavius Gerontius, eparchos
Mint
Denomination
Material
Glass
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
2.05 cm
Width
2.05 cm
Height
0.27 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.59 | - | - | Measured by Bendeguz Tobias | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross in the inscription | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | ||||
| Roman Emperor | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | FACING | One | Bust |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Glass weight. Disc. Iconography: Cross in the inscription. Wreath: inscription. One imperial bust.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority |
Fac simile
+ EΠΙ ΦΛS ΓΕΡΟΝΤΙS
Edition
Ἐπὶ Φλ(αβίου) Γεροντί(ου).
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
500
TO
700
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Seidl Collection (Munich) | None | 112 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction CNG 2014f | 518 | None |
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