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Copyright credit: K. L. E. Collection (Photo: Robert Dylka)
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Honorius, Roman Emperor
Mint
Rome
Denomination
1 Nomisma = 1 Solidus
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Struck
Shape
Square
Length
1.60 cm
Width
1.60 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.32 | - | Aug. 30, 2025 | Autopsy | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornucopia | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | ||||
| Aequitas / Justitia / Moneta | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | LEFT | Standing | ||
| Balance scale | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | ||||
| Roman Emperor | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | RIGHT | One | Bust |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Little to no corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority, Denomination, Legal status |
Fac simile
DNHONORI
V S A V G
[E]XAGIVM
[S] O [L] I D I
Edition
D(ominus) N(oster) Honori|us Aug(ustus). || [E]xagium | [s]o[l]idi.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
Switzerland: Zürich
City
Zurich [Turicum]
Date of first acquisition
May 17, 2021
circumstances
Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 21 (Zurich, 17/5/2001), no. 588.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
393
TO
413
Comments on Chronology
Asolati 2022: proposes a chronological range from 395 to 413 (?).
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| K. L. E. Collection, Germany | May 17, 2001 | 01/2 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction NAC 2001 | None | 588 | None | None |
| Asolati 2022 | 256–257 | 4 | None | (Another example of this type) |
VARIA