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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
Mint
Denomination
2 Uncias
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.06 cm
Width
3.12 cm
Height
0.68 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.18 | - | - | Measured by Bendeguz Tobias | No | No | Yes |
| 52.18 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross above marks of value | |||||
| Wreath: herringbone pattern |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Commercial weight. Square. Ddas Kreuz wird von zwei Sternen flankiert. Ein Stück der linken untern Ecke ist herausgeschnitten. Entlang der unteren Seitenkante ist eine Rille eingearbeitet. Iconography: Cross above marks of value. Wreath: herringbone pattern.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination |
Fac simile
Β
Edition
Οὐ(γκίαι) β´.
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 | Schlumberger 510 |
| Schlumberger Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieudonné 1931 | 16 | 44 | None |
VARIA