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Copyright credit: Auction N&N 2024a
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Copyright credit: Auction N&N 2024a
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Copyright credit: Auction N&N 2024a
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
36 Nomismata = 36 Solidi
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.10 cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163.40 | - | - | Auction N&N 2024a | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meanders | Incised + Inlaid |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction N&N 2024a: Æ 36 solidi weight with white inlay (41mm, 163.4 g). Square type. NΛS SOL XXXς. Rev: Blank.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek, Latin | Incised + Inlaid | Denomination |
Fac simile
Ν°ΛϚ
SOL
XXXϚ
Edition
Νο(μίσματα) λϛ´ | sol(idi) XXXϚ.
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
800
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction N&N 2024b | None | 1226 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
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