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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Bendeguz Tobias
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Unidentified
Mint
Denomination
1 Tremissis = 1/3 Nomisma = 1/3 Solidus
Material
Glass
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
1.72 cm
Width
1.72 cm
Height
0.29 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.42 | - | - | Measured by Bendeguz Tobias | No | No | Yes |
| 1.42 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross in the inscription | |||||
| Wreath: inscription |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Glass weight. Disc. Colour (Farbe): hellgrün. Iconography: Cross in the inscription. Wreath: inscription.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Authority |
Fac simile
+ TOY ENΔΟΞS ΕΠΑΡS ΡOS
{monogramma}
Edition
+ τοῦ ἐνδοξ(οτάτου) ἐπάρ(χου) ΡOS | {monogramma}
Monogram
ΕΟΡϹΥ
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
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | None | M 2542 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jungfleisch 1932 | 251 | C.M. M. 2542 | pl. II | None |
| Forien de Rochesnard 1974 | 7 | F.40.d | None |
VARIA