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Copyright credit: Kruse and Stumpf 1998
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Honorius, Roman Emperor
;
Theodosius II, Roman Emperor
Mint
Denomination
2 Uncias
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.95 cm
Width
3.03 cm
Height
0.69 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.18 | - | - | Measured by Bendeguz Tobias | No | No | Yes |
| 53.11 | - | - | Kruse and Stumpf 1998 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- Two standing emperors | Incised | FACING | Standing | Two |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Commercial weight. Square. Iconography: No cross. No wreath. Two standing emperors.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Incised | Denomination |
Fac simile
Β
Edition
Ο(ὐ)γ(γίαι) β´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1998
circumstances
von A. Wenninger erworben.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
408
TO
423
Comments on Chronology
Kruse and Stumpf 1998: Die Darstellung ist an Münzbilder aus der Zeit 408–423 angelehnt, die die Kaiser Theodosius II. und Honorius zeigen.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Bavarian Coin Cabinet (Munich) | Dec. 31, 1998 | acc. 1998/202 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kruse and Stumpf 1998 | 11 | 18 | fig. | None |
| Manganaro 2001–02 | 69, 75 | fig. B | None |
VARIA