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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Bendeguz Tobias
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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Bendeguz Tobias
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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Bendeguz Tobias
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Honorius, Roman Emperor
Mint
Denomination
1 Nomisma = 1 Solidus
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.76 cm
Width
1.52 cm
Height
0.22 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.91 | - | - | Measured by Bendeguz Tobias | No | No | Yes |
| 3.91 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wreath: inscription | |||||
| One imperial bust | |||||
| Tyche |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Exagium. Square. Iconography: No cross. Wreath: inscription. One imperial bust.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Authority, Denomination, Other |
Fac simile
DN HONORI
VS AVG
EXAGIVM
SOLIDI
Edition
D(ominum) n(ostrum) Honori|us Aug(ustus). || Exagium | solidi.
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
FROM
395
TO
402
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | None | ohne Inv. #25 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Du Molinet 1692 | 65 | pl. XVIII/9–10 | None | |
| Montfaucon 1719 | pl. XCV | None | ||
| Sabatier 1862 | 96 | 3 | pl. III/3 | None |
| Cohen 1892 | 190 | 3 | None | |
| CIL XIII | 736 | 10030/4a, 4c | None | |
| Dieudonné 1925 | 2 | fig. 23 | None | |
| Kisch 1965 | 130–131 | fig. 87A–B | None | |
| Bendall 1996 | 17, 19 | 5 | fig. 5 | None |
VARIA