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Copyright credit: National Museum of Denmark / Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: National Museum of Denmark / Louise Willocx
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Uncia
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
2.60 cm
Width
- cm
Height
0.75 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.40 | - | Sept. 18, 2018 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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:
Lead weight; disc shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; little bumps; little strokes lower (below the letters) on the obverse; corroded on the right side; greenish. Frame on both sides. On the obverse, knob in high relief in the center and incised signs: Γο⁺A. On the reverse and the side, double rings slightly incised. On the reverse, little hole in the center.
Lead weight; disc shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings; little bumps; little strokes lower (below the letters) on the obverse; corroded on the right side; greenish. Frame on both sides. On the obverse, knob in high relief in the center and incised signs: Γο⁺A. On the reverse and the side, double rings slightly incised. On the reverse, little hole in the center.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination |
Fac simile
ΓοΑ
Edition
Ο(ὐ)γ(κία) α´
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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Denmark (Copenhagen) | None | 1007 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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