ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
9 Nomismata = 9 Solidi
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.20 cm
Width
3.30 cm
Height
0.15 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.90 | - | March 22, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch | |||||
| Garland |
Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Little to no corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Christian Byzantine weight in bronze; square shape. It is in very good conditions. The recto is decorated with a chain wreath creating an arch supported by two columns; under the arch, and between the columns, are a sun and the letters Ν and Θ, which indicate the denomination of the weight, that is, 9 nomismata. The verso bears the Roman numeral VIIII, also referring to the denomination.
Christian Byzantine weight in bronze; square shape. It is in very good conditions. The recto is decorated with a chain wreath creating an arch supported by two columns; under the arch, and between the columns, are a sun and the letters Ν and Θ, which indicate the denomination of the weight, that is, 9 nomismata. The verso bears the Roman numeral VIIII, also referring to the denomination.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Ν Θ
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Civic Museum (Bologna) | Sept. 25, 1881 | 88287 |
Bibliography
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VARIA