ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
72 Nomismata = 72 Solidi
,
1 Libra = 1 Litra
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.50 cm
Width
5.50 cm
Height
1.20 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323.40 | - | Dec. 31, 1998 | Autopsy Sobhy Ashour | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross in the inscription |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
A rectangular weight with sharply cut edges.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination |
Fac simile
N° OB
Edition
Νο(μίσματα) οβ´
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Egypt: Alexandria
Findspot (site)
Alexandria
context
Hadra Necropolis, Ezbet Makhlouf tomb
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
400
TO
641
Comments on Chronology
Ashour 2015. no. 55, a date between 5-7th century
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Graeco-Roman Museum (Alexandria) | Dec. 31, 1900 | 13007 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashour 2000 | 280, 289 | 727; 34 | fig. 2.223 | None |
VARIA