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
2.05 cm
Width
2.05 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.37 | - | - | Asolati 2022 | 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
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. c. Sammlung C.S., München, inv. 1692: Entwistle 2001, p. 264, n. III.72: g 4,37; mm 20,5.
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) Aug(ustorum)]. || [Exagium solidi] | [Cons(tantinopolis)].
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
425
TO
430
Comments on Chronology
Asolati 2022: proposes a chronological range from 425 to 430.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Sammlung C.S. München | None | 1692 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entwistle 2001 | 264 | III.72 | None | None |
| Asolati 2022 | 262 | 17c | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Asolati 2022: cf. Bendall 1996, –; Entwistle 2001, p. 264, n. III.72.
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