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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Charles Doyen
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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Charles Doyen
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tyre
Denomination
6 Uncias
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.50 cm
Width
6.00 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160.70 | - | Jan. 16, 2017 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross | Relief | Two | |||
| --- One imperial bust | Relief | One | Bust | ||
| Female figure | Relief | One | Bust |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Square lead weight (4.5×4.5×0.6 cm). 160.7 g. Width (including handle): 6.0 cm.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Denomination |
Fac simile
𐆄Ϛ
Edition
Ο(ὐ)γ(κίαι) ϛʹ
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
400
TO
640
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | None | CdN 2017-091 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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