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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
Material
Glass
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
2.00 cm
Width
2.00 cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10 | - | - | (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. One imperial bust.
CPAI III/2: 7th century AD? Eastern Mediterranean. Weight for a gold coin (semissis) or a silver coin (siliqua). Glass, 20 mm x 5 mm; 2.10 g. Inv. no. PMA 2876. Acquired in 2007. Description: Dark-blue coloured round weight with a central impression. In the centre, a weathered bust of a dignitary is visible. Due to the poor condition, it is questionable if there primarily was an inscription around the bust.
CPAI III/2: 7th century AD? Eastern Mediterranean. Weight for a gold coin (semissis) or a silver coin (siliqua). Glass, 20 mm x 5 mm; 2.10 g. Inv. no. PMA 2876. Acquired in 2007. Description: Dark-blue coloured round weight with a central impression. In the centre, a weathered bust of a dignitary is visible. Due to the poor condition, it is questionable if there primarily was an inscription around the bust.
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 | 2876 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAI III/2 | None | 714 | pl. 190 | None |
VARIA