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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum
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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum
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Copyright credit: Anatolian Weights and Measures Collection / Courtesy of Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation Pera Museum
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
6 Uncias
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
4.30 cm
Width
- cm
Height
1.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162.35 | - | - | CPAI III/2 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross above marks of value | Incised | One |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
CPAI III/2: Thick discoid in form with single groove near the rim; centring points on the top and bottom; concentric rims and central boss (tab) on the top; engraved and punched in the inner zone on the top with a cross with an x above the denominational mark S; below, double semicircular pattern with dots; in the outer zone, engrailed border with dots within which legend scattered : † ΘΕ / Ο / ΧΑ / ΡΙ̣Ϲ (= Grace of God). The bottom is blank. It is a six-ounkia (ounkia of 27.10 g). Patinated.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Incised | Denomination, Invocation |
Fac simile
†
Ϛ | † ΘΕ / Ο / ΧΑ / ΡΙ̣Ϲ
Edition
Ο(ὐ)γ(γίαι) ϛ´ | θεὸς χάρις.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pera Museum (Istanbul) | Dec. 31, 2007 | PMA 2839 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dürr 1964 | None | 3 | pl. 1 | None |
| Pottier 2004 | None | 3 | pl. I | None |
| CPAI III/2 | None | 163 | pl. 45 | None |
VARIA