ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Uncia
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.00 cm
Width
2.00 cm
Height
0.35 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.50 | - | March 24, 2017 | Measurement done by A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Byzantine weight in bronze; square shape. It shows signs of corrosion with dark green patina and red spots on both sides. On the recto, the letter Α and the monogram for the Greek diphthong ου (as in οὐγκία) are incised to indicate the value of one uncia. The verso is plain. The object is not symmetrical; therefore, its length measures 2 cm from one side and 2.1 cm from the opposite side, and the width measures 2 cm from one side and 2.18 from the opposite side.
Byzantine weight in bronze; square shape. It shows signs of corrosion with dark green patina and red spots on both sides. On the recto, the letter Α and the monogram for the Greek diphthong ου (as in οὐγκία) are incised to indicate the value of one uncia. The verso is plain. The object is not symmetrical; therefore, its length measures 2 cm from one side and 2.1 cm from the opposite side, and the width measures 2 cm from one side and 2.18 from the opposite side.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Α ου
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 | 88294 |
Bibliography
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