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Copyright credit: Archäologische Staatssammlung München / Bendeguz Tobias
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Copyright credit: Archäologische Staatssammlung München / Bendeguz Tobias
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Copyright credit: Archäologische Staatssammlung München / Bendeguz Tobias
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.96 cm
Width
1.95 cm
Height
0.61 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.88 | - | - | Measured by Bendeguz Tobias | No | No | Yes |
| 18.88 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Monetary weight. Square. Iconography: No cross. No wreath.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified |
Fac simile
E
Edition
Ε
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Germany: Bavaria
Findspot (site)
Burghöfe [Summuntorium]
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bavarian Archaeological Collection (Munich) | None | 1993.3584 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franke 2009 | 59 | 1029 | pl. 50/1029 | None |
VARIA