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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection. Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum / Bendeguz Tobias
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Tremissis = 1/3 Nomisma = 1/3 Solidus
Material
Glass
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
1.80 cm
Width
1.80 cm
Height
0.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.55 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- One imperial bust |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Glass weight. Disc. Colour (Farbe): dunkelblau. Iconography: No cross. No wreath. One imperial bust.
CPAI III/2: 6th17th century AD.Eastern Mediterranean. Weight for a gold coin (tremissis). Glass, 18 x 5 mm; 1.55 g. Inv. no. PMA 2870. Acquired in 2007. Description: Dark-blue coloured round weight with a central impression. The highly stylized bust is holding an object in its left hand. Although the inscription around the bust is weathered, it is likely to be read as +ΘΕΟΔⲰCIOV. An urban prefect with this name is mentioned on a lead seal dated to the 6th/7th century. The weight was broken and has been repaired.
CPAI III/2: 6th17th century AD.Eastern Mediterranean. Weight for a gold coin (tremissis). Glass, 18 x 5 mm; 1.55 g. Inv. no. PMA 2870. Acquired in 2007. Description: Dark-blue coloured round weight with a central impression. The highly stylized bust is holding an object in its left hand. Although the inscription around the bust is weathered, it is likely to be read as +ΘΕΟΔⲰCIOV. An urban prefect with this name is mentioned on a lead seal dated to the 6th/7th century. The weight was broken and has been repaired.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
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
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Pera Museum (Istanbul) | None | PMA 2870 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI III/2 | None | 712 | pl. 189 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
2007 erworben.
CPAI III/2: Ref.: London, British Museum, P&E, inv. no. 1980,0611.54; PLRE III: 1297 (Theodosius 34).
CPAI III/2: Ref.: London, British Museum, P&E, inv. no. 1980,0611.54; PLRE III: 1297 (Theodosius 34).
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