ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
6 Nomismata = 6 Solidi
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.10 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross in the inscription | |||||
| Wreath: inscription | |||||
| --- One imperial bust |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Monetary weight. Disc. Keine Abbildung. Iconography: Cross in the inscription. Wreath: inscription. One imperial bust.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
+ EΠΙ ΖΙΜΑΡΧΟV ΤΟV ΕΝΔΟΞΟΤΑS ΕΠΑΡΧΟΥ ΡΩΜΙC || NS
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Israel: Northern District
Findspot (site)
Bet She'an [Scythopolis / Nysa]
context
Bet She'an [Scythopolis], Basket: 950031; Locus: 95007.
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
None
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrew University of Jerusalem | None | 2002-1047 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsafrir 2009 | 73 | None |
VARIA