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Copyright credit: National Museum in Warsaw / Photograph: Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: National Museum in Warsaw / Photograph: Louise Willocx
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Uncia
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
2.60 cm
Width
- cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.90 | - | May 18, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross above marks of value | |||||
| Wreath |
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Lightly corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Bronze weight; disc shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: little chippings. On the reverse, engraved circle around and two engraved circles around on the sides (like a ring). Convex sides. On the obverse, frame and engraved depiction all around: laurel wreath. In the center, engraved sign: cross, Γ A (?) W (?).
Bronze weight; disc shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: little chippings. On the reverse, engraved circle around and two engraved circles around on the sides (like a ring). Convex sides. On the obverse, frame and engraved depiction all around: laurel wreath. In the center, engraved sign: cross, Γ A (?) W (?).
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination |
Fac simile
Α
W (?)
Edition
Ο(ὐ)γ(γία) α´
W (?)
W (?)
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
FROM
400
TO
500
Comments on Chronology
4th c. AD
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum in Warsaw | None | 236569 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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