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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
12 Keratia = 12 Siliquae
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Polygon (pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, etc.)
Length
1.64 cm
Width
1.61 cm
Height
0.12 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.97 | - | Dec. 31, 2014 | Campagnolo and Weber 2015 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 12 keratia (= 1/2 nomisma). Lieu de fabrication indéterminé, Ve-VIIe siècle (?). Laiton Poids 1,97 g ; hauteur 16,4 mm ; largeur 16,1 mm ; épaisseur 1,2 mm. Poids corrodé Inv. CdN 2011-51, ancienne collection Nadine Naccache-Pereire. Avers : IΒ dans une couronne. Technique : poids octogonal gravé. Au revers, traces d’ajustage.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination |
Fac simile
ΙΒ
Edition
ιβ´
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1971
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, 1971 | CdN 2011-0051 |
| Naccache-Pereire Collection | None | 51 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campagnolo and Weber 2015 | 145 | 458 | None | None |
VARIA