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ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
2 Nomismata = 2 Solidi
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.40 cm
Width
1.50 cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
Mass (g) Mass (grain) Date of measurement Reference fragmented cleaned reference weight
8.70 - July 28, 2022 Autopsy Thomas Leblanc No No Yes
Iconography
Symbol Technique Direction Position Number Synecdoche
Cross above marks of value Incised
Wreath Incised
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination: Copper alloy weight of square shape decorated with a cross above ΝΒ on its obverse.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
Language Technique Legend type
Greek Incised Denomination
Fac simile

Ν Β

Edition
Ν(ομίσματα) β´.
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
Borgelt Collection None None
Bibliography
Reference Page/Column Reference (number) Plate / Figure Comment
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