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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
1 Nomisma = 1 Solidus
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.40 cm
Width
1.45 cm
Height
0.28 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.34 | - | Dec. 31, 2014 | Campagnolo and Weber 2015 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- Two imperial busts | |||||
| Cross | |||||
| Wreath |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Campagnolo and Weber 2015: Poids de 1 nomisma. Lieu de fabrication indéterminé, IVe-VIe siècle Laiton. Poids 4,34 g ; hauteur 14 mm ; largeur 14,5 mm ; épaisseur 2,8 mm. Inv. CdN 2012-5. Avers : deux bustes impériaux de face, drapés, cuirassés et diadémés. Revers : croix pattée dans une couronne de laurier. Technique : exemplaire d’apparat, sans indication de valeur, gravé et incrusté. Les visages des empereurs et la croix sont incrustés d’argent.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 2012
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | Dec. 31, 2012 | CdN 2012-5 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campagnolo and Weber 2015 | 125 | 372 | None | None |
VARIA