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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Honorius, Roman Emperor
Mint
Denomination
1 Sicilicus = 1.5 Nomisma = 1.5 Solidus
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.50 cm
Width
1.30 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
Mass (g) Mass (grain) Date of measurement Reference fragmented cleaned reference weight
6.43 - - Auction Monnaies d’Antan 2017 No No Yes
Iconography
Symbol Technique Direction Position Number Synecdoche
One imperial bust Relief Bust
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Monnaies d’Antan 2017: Romain - Poids monétaire - 1 1/2 solidus (Honorius). Portrait d'Honorius de face.
TTB. Plomb ; 6.43 gr ; 15*13 mm.
Autopsy
No
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
Nov. 18, 2017
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM 395 TO 423
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
Name Date of acquisition Inventory number
Antiquities Trade Nov. 18, 2017 None
Bibliography
Reference Page/Column Reference (number) Plate / Figure Comment
Auction Monnaies d’Antan 2017 None 1139 None None
VARIA
Additional comment
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