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Copyright credit: Art Museum - University of Toronto
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Uncia
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Length
2.60 cm
Width
2.60 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.00 | - | Nov. 16, 2017 | A. Pugliese | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wreath | |||||
| Cross |
Wear
Lightly worn
Corrosion
Little to no corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Christian Byzantine weight in bronze; circular shape. The recto is decorated with a cross above the Greek letters Γ and Α, separated by a dot, indicating the denomination of one ounce. These elements are encircled by a herringbone wreath and an incised circle which run along the rim. The letters and part of the cross formerly presented inlays, now lost. The verso is plain, with a circle engraved along the circumference and a dot incised in the centre. The object shows little sign of wear, with only minor deformations along part of the rim. The latter is raised and decorated with two grooves. There is some brown darken patina on both sides, particularly on the engravings.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination |
Fac simile
Α
Edition
Ο(ὐ)γ(κία) α´.
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
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Malcove Collection | Jan. 1, 1959 | None |
| Art Museum – University of Toronto | Jan. 1, 1982 | M82.240 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell 1985 | 73 | 92 | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
According to a handwritten note of the collector, Dr. Lillian Malcove, the weight was donated to her as a gift by Zumpoulakis of Athens in 1959. The object was bequeathed to the Art Museum by Dr. Malcove in 1982.
Dr. Malcove also recorded that the letters and cross on the recto presented silver inlays.
Dr. Malcove also recorded that the letters and cross on the recto presented silver inlays.
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