ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
2 Libras = 2 Litras
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.33 cm
Width
6.36 cm
Height
2.21 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 644.00 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- Two seated emperors | |||||
| Triple arch | |||||
| Tyche |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Commercial weight. Square. Die Nennwertmarken werden von zwei Zweigen flankiert. Iconography: No cross. No wreath. Two seated emperors and Tyche. Triple arch.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
PΩΜΗ || ΛΙ 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
None
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna) | None | VI 1141 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacken and Kenner 1866 | 289 | 709 | None | |
| Pink 1938 | 94–95 | 70 | None | |
| Noll 1974 | 43 | B 58 | None |
VARIA