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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Bettina Jacot-Descombes
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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Bettina Jacot-Descombes
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
2 Uncias
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.05 cm
Width
3.10 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.25 | - | Dec. 31, 2014 | Campagnolo and Weber 2015 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Emperor | Incised + Inlaid | RIGHT | Hunting | Two | |
| Roman Emperor | Incised + Inlaid | RIGHT | Riding | Two | |
| Leopard | Incised + Inlaid | RIGHT | Running | One | |
| Horse | Incised + Inlaid | RIGHT | Running | Two |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Campagnolo and Weber 2015: Poids de 2 onces. Lieu de fabrication indéterminé, VIe siècle (?). Laiton. Poids 51,25 g ; hauteur 30,5 mm ; largeur 31,0 mm ; épaisseur 7,0 mm. Inv. CdN 32538 bis, don de Nadine Naccache-Pereire, Paris, 1971. Avers : Γ – B ; deux cavaliers au galop à droite visent un léopard de leur lance. Technique : gravé et incrusté. La valeur, les têtes et les mains des cavaliers, les têtes des animaux et les sabots des chevaux sont incrustés d’argent ; les manteaux sont incrustés de cuivre.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Incised + Inlaid | Denomination |
Fac simile
Β
Edition
Ο(ὐ)γ(γίαι) β´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1971
circumstances
Donated by Nadine Naccache-Pereire, Paris, 1971
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
500
TO
600
Comments on Chronology
Campagnolo and Weber 2015: VIe siècle (?).
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | Dec. 31, 1971 | CdN 032538 bis |
| Naccache-Pereire Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAH (Geneva) 1972 | None | None | None | None |
| Campagnolo and Weber 2015 | 74 | 127 | None | None |
VARIA