ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Uncia
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Polygon (pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, etc.)
Length
2.50 cm
Width
2.50 cm
Height
0.60 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.00 | - | - | Deonna 1938 | No | No | No |
| 26.20 | - | July 16, 2025 | Autopsy Thomas Leblanc | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross between marks of value | Incised + Inlaid | ||||
| Wreath: herringbone pattern | Incised |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Commercial weight. Octogon. Iconography: Cross between marks of value. Wreath: herringbone pattern.
Deonna 1938: Poids byzantin. Β 712. S(ans) p(rovenance). 1904. Plaque de bronze octogonale. Dans une couronne formée de traits incisés en arête de poisson, une croix est accostée des lettres Γ°Α. Croix et lettres recevaient une incrustation de métal, qui a disparu. Poids 26 gr. Diam. 0,025m.
Deonna 1938: Poids byzantin. Β 712. S(ans) p(rovenance). 1904. Plaque de bronze octogonale. Dans une couronne formée de traits incisés en arête de poisson, une croix est accostée des lettres Γ°Α. Croix et lettres recevaient une incrustation de métal, qui a disparu. Poids 26 gr. Diam. 0,025m.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Incised + Inlaid | Denomination |
Fac simile
Α
Edition
Ο(ὐ)γ(γία) α´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Greece: Cyclades
Findspot (site)
Delos
context
Deonna 1938: S(ans) p(rovenance). 1904.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
500
TO
700
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Delos | None | Β 712 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deonna 1938 | 145, 148 | 68d / Β 712 | fig. 175; pl. 54/427 | None |
| Palol i Salellas 1949 | 141 | #2.b.17 | None |
VARIA