ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
3 Uncias
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
3.50 cm
Width
3.50 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79.00 | - | March 22, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wreath | |||||
| Cross |
Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Christian Byzantine weight in bronze; circular shape with two grooves all around the edge. It shows some signs of corrosion, with green patina, red spots and incrustations, particularly on the verso. The verso is plain, except for a ring a few mm from the edge; the recto is decorated with a circular garland and, in the centre, a cross and the letters Γ Γ. The latter indicate the denomination of the weight, that is, 3 ounces. The diameter of the disc is 3.5 cm.
Christian Byzantine weight in bronze; circular shape with two grooves all around the edge. It shows some signs of corrosion, with green patina, red spots and incrustations, particularly on the verso. The verso is plain, except for a ring a few mm from the edge; the recto is decorated with a circular garland and, in the centre, a cross and the letters Γ Γ. The latter indicate the denomination of the weight, that is, 3 ounces. The diameter of the disc is 3.5 cm.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Γ. Γ.
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 | 88299 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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VARIA