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Copyright credit: Tekin 2015b
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
3 Uncias
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.70 cm
Width
3.50 cm
Height
0.70 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80.22 | - | - | Tekin 2015b | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Tekin 2015b: It is bronze weight with plain profile and square in form, measuring 37x35x7 mm and weighing 80.22 g. Engraved on the obverse with the denominational mark Γ Γ and cross above; inlaid with silver. It is a three-uncia (uncia of 26.74 g). The bottom is blank.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Γ Γ
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: Denizli
Findspot (site)
Eskihisar [Laodicea ad Lycum / Diospolis / Roas]
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
Tekin 2015b : May be dated to the AD 5th-7th centuries.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Denizli Atatürk and Ethnography Museum | Dec. 31, 2006 | 4467 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekin 2015b | 616;625 | 12 | 12 | None |
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