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Copyright credit: Asolati 2022
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Copyright credit: Asolati 2022
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Copyright credit: Asolati 2022
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Theodosius II, Roman Emperor
;
Valentinian III, Roman Emperor
Mint
Constantinople
Denomination
1 Nomisma = 1 Solidus
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Struck
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
2.20 cm
Width
2.20 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.30 | - | - | Auction Leu 2019 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Emperor | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | FACING | Two | Bust | |
| Roman Emperor | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | FACING | Standing | One | |
| Cross | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Cruciferous globe | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Labarum | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
Yes
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Leu 2019: Lot 588. Theodosius II, with Valentinian III, 425-450. Exagium Solidi (Bronze, 22 mm, 4.30 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis. DD NN AAVVGG Diademed, draped and cuirassed facing busts of Theodosius II and Valentinian III. Rev. EXAGIVM SOLIDI / CONS Emperor standing facing, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. Bendall 13 var. (star on the reverse). An extremely rare variety of a very rare type. Sharply struck and clear, an unusually attractive example. Holed, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Asolati 2022: Exagia solidi imperiali con indicazione esplicita della funzione: Teodosio II e Valentiniano III, 425–430 d.C., exagium solidi. Zecca di Constantinopolis. D/ DD NN AAVVGG; due busti frontali, accostati, diademati, drappeggiati e corazzati; il busto a d. di dimensioni leggermente minori; tra le teste, +. R/ EXAGIVM SOLIDI; imperatore stante di fronte con labaro e globo crucigero; in esergo, CONS. a. Leu, Auction 5 (27/10/2019), lotto n. 588: g 4,30; mm 22; h 7 [bucato].
Asolati 2022: Exagia solidi imperiali con indicazione esplicita della funzione: Teodosio II e Valentiniano III, 425–430 d.C., exagium solidi. Zecca di Constantinopolis. D/ DD NN AAVVGG; due busti frontali, accostati, diademati, drappeggiati e corazzati; il busto a d. di dimensioni leggermente minori; tra le teste, +. R/ EXAGIVM SOLIDI; imperatore stante di fronte con labaro e globo crucigero; in esergo, CONS. a. Leu, Auction 5 (27/10/2019), lotto n. 588: g 4,30; mm 22; h 7 [bucato].
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority, Denomination, Legal status, Mint |
Fac simile
DDNN A . VV GG
EXAGIVM SOLIDI
CON .
Edition
D(ominorum) N(ostrorum) Aug(ustorum). || Exagium solidi | Con[s(tantinopolis)].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Oct. 27, 2019
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
425
TO
450
Comments on Chronology
Auction Leu 2019: proposes a production date between 425 and 450, the date of Theodosius II's death.
Asolati 2022: suggests a chronological range from 425 to 430.
Asolati 2022: suggests a chronological range from 425 to 430.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Oct. 27, 2019 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asolati 1998 | 262, 272 | 16a | Pl. III/16a | None |
| Auction Leu 2019c | None | 588 | fig. | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Asolati 2022: cf. Bendall 1996, n. 13 var. senza stella al R/.
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