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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Bendeguz Tobias
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Copyright credit: Schlumberger 1895
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Theodotos, eparchos
Mint
Denomination
1 Tremissis = 1/3 Nomisma = 1/3 Solidus
Material
Glass
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
1.91 cm
Width
1.91 cm
Height
0.28 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.46 | - | - | Measured by Bendeguz Tobias | No | No | Yes |
| 1.46 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two crosses | |||||
| Wreath: inscription | |||||
| One imperial bust |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Glass weight. Disc. Colour (Farbe): gelb. Iconography: Two crosses. Wreath: inscription. One imperial bust.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Authority |
Fac simile
+ EΠI ΘEOΔΟTOV EΠAPXS
Edition
+ ἐπὶ Θεοδότου ἐπάρχ(ου).
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
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | None | L 3725 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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| Schlumberger 1895b | 66 | 10a | fig. | None |
| Jungfleisch 1932 | 252 | C.M. 5417ter | pl. II | None |
| Forien de Rochesnard 1973 | 38 | E.29.h | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
65.5417ter. 1893 von Mihran-Sivadjian (Paris) erworben.
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