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Copyright credit: Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Copyright credit: Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Copyright credit: Roma Numismatics Ltd
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
1.80 cm
Width
1.80 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.77 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Emperor | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | FACING | Two | Bust | |
| Roman Emperor | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | FACING | Standing | One | |
| Cross | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Star | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Cruciferous globe | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Labarum | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Roma 2016: Lot 654. Theodosius II, with Valentinian III, Æ Exagium Solidi Weight. Constantinople, circa AD 426. DD NN AAVVGG, diademed and draped facing busts of Theodosius and Valentinian / EXAGIVM SOLIDI, emperor standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; star to right, CONS in exergue. RIC X, p. 76; Bendall, Weights 13. 3.77g, 18mm, 8h.
Auction Roma 2017: Lot 571. Theodosius II, with Valentinian III, Æ Exagium Solidi Weight. Constantinople, circa AD 426. DD NN AAVVGG, diademed and draped facing busts of Theodosius and Valentinian / EXAGIVM SOLIDI, emperor standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; star to right, CONS in exergue. RIC X, p. 76; Bendall, Weights 13. 3.77g, 18mm, 8h.
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 AAVVGG; due busti frontali, accostati, diademati, drappeggiati e corazzati; il busto a d. di dimensioni leggermente minori; tra le teste, +. R/ EXAGIVM SOLIDI; imperatore stante di fronte con labaro e globo crucigero; a d., *; in esergo, CONS. c. Roma, E-Sale 33 (04/02/2017), lotto n. 571 = Roma, E-Sale 31 (26/11/2016), lotto n. 654: g 3,77; mm 18; h 8 [bucato].
Auction Roma 2017: Lot 571. Theodosius II, with Valentinian III, Æ Exagium Solidi Weight. Constantinople, circa AD 426. DD NN AAVVGG, diademed and draped facing busts of Theodosius and Valentinian / EXAGIVM SOLIDI, emperor standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; star to right, CONS in exergue. RIC X, p. 76; Bendall, Weights 13. 3.77g, 18mm, 8h.
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 AAVVGG; due busti frontali, accostati, diademati, drappeggiati e corazzati; il busto a d. di dimensioni leggermente minori; tra le teste, +. R/ EXAGIVM SOLIDI; imperatore stante di fronte con labaro e globo crucigero; a d., *; in esergo, CONS. c. Roma, E-Sale 33 (04/02/2017), lotto n. 571 = Roma, E-Sale 31 (26/11/2016), lotto n. 654: g 3,77; mm 18; h 8 [bucato].
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority, Denomination, Legal status, Mint |
Fac simile
DD NN [AA]VV GG
EXAGIVM [S]OLI[DI]
CON[S]
Edition
D(ominorum) N(ostrorum) [A]ug(ustorum). || Exagium [s]oli[di] | Con[s(tantinopolis)].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Nov. 26, 2016
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
425
TO
430
Comments on Chronology
Auction Roma 2016 and Auction Roma 2017: propose 426 as the date of production.
Asolati 2022: suggests a chronological range from 425 to 430.
Asolati 2022: suggests a chronological range from 425 to 430.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Feb. 4, 2017 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Roma 2016d | None | 654 | fig. | None |
| Auction Roma 2017a | None | 571 | fig. | None |
| Asolati 2022 | 262 | 15c | None | None |
VARIA