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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
Honorius, Roman Emperor
;
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.13 | - | - | Auction Naumann 2019 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Emperor | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | FACING | Two | Bust | |
| Aequitas / Justitia / Moneta | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | LEFT | Standing | One | |
| Cross | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Star | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Balance scale | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One | |||
| Cornucopia | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | One |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Auction Naumann 2019: Lot 744. Description: HONORIUS, with THEODOSIUS II (408-423). Ae Exagium Solidi Weight. Obv: DD NN AA VG. Diademed and draped facing busts of Honorius and Theodosius; cross above. Rev: EXAGIVM SOLIDI / CONS. Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia; star to right. Bendall, Weights, 12 (without cross on obverse and star on reverse). Condition: Very fine. Weight: 4.13 g. Diameter: 22 mm.
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 AAVGG; due busti frontali, affiancati, diademati, drappeggiati e corazzati; il busto a d. di dimensioni leggermente minori; tra le loro teste, +. R/ EXAGIVM SOLIDI; Moneta/Aequitas/Iustitia stante a s. con bilancia e cornucopia; a d., *; in esergo, CONS. b. Naumann, Auction 83 (03/11/2019), lotto n. 744: g 4,13; mm 22.
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 AAVGG; due busti frontali, affiancati, diademati, drappeggiati e corazzati; il busto a d. di dimensioni leggermente minori; tra le loro teste, +. R/ EXAGIVM SOLIDI; Moneta/Aequitas/Iustitia stante a s. con bilancia e cornucopia; a d., *; in esergo, CONS. b. Naumann, Auction 83 (03/11/2019), lotto n. 744: g 4,13; mm 22.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority, Denomination, Legal status, Mint |
Fac simile
D D N N A A V [G]
[E X A G I V M] S O [L I D I]
[C O N S]
Edition
D(ominorum) N(ostrorum) Au[g](ustorum). || [Exagium] so[lidi] | [Cons(tantinopolis)].
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Nov. 3, 2019
circumstances
Antiquities trade.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
408
TO
430
Comments on Chronology
Auction Naumann 2019: suggests a production date between 408 and 423 because Honorius is identified instead of Valentinian III.
Asolati 2022: proposes a chronological range from 425 to 430 and identifies Valentinian III.
Asolati 2022: proposes a chronological range from 425 to 430 and identifies Valentinian III.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Antiquities Trade | Nov. 3, 2019 | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Naumann 2019d | None | 744 | fig. | None |
| Asolati 2022 | 262, 272 | 17b | Pl. III/17b | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Asolati 2022: cf. Bendall 1996, –; Entwistle 2001, p. 264, n. III.72.
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