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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
3 Nomismata = 3 Solidi
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.90 cm
Width
1.80 cm
Height
0.45 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.60 | - | Sept. 18, 2018 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wreath |
Wear
Little to no wear
Corrosion
Little to no corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Bronze weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: little cut on the upper left edge on the reverse; slightly golden. Straight and clear-cut corners and edges; the surface is smooth. On the obverse, incised letters: N֯Γ, lighter incisions for the outlines of the letters. Above and on the left of the gamma,, little N slightly incised? (uncertain). Around, wreath with two interlaced lines slighlty incised.
Bronze weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: little cut on the upper left edge on the reverse; slightly golden. Straight and clear-cut corners and edges; the surface is smooth. On the obverse, incised letters: N֯Γ, lighter incisions for the outlines of the letters. Above and on the left of the gamma,, little N slightly incised? (uncertain). Around, wreath with two interlaced lines slighlty incised.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination |
Fac simile
N֯Γ
Edition
Νο(μίσματα) γ´
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 | 3668 |
Bibliography
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VARIA