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
1.94 cm
Width
1.94 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.17 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | Yes |
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
Glass weight. Disc. Colour (Farbe): gelb. Iconography: Cross in the inscription. Wreath: inscription. One imperial bust.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Authority |
Fac simile
+ EΠI ΘEOΔΟT EΠAPX
Edition
+ ἐπὶ Θεοδότου ἐπάρχου.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Egypt
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
May 12, 1891
circumstances
Acquired from Rev. Greville John Chester in 1874 (sic?).
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | May 12, 1891 | 1891,0512.11 |
| Chester Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schlumberger 1895b | 66 | 10c | None | None |
| Dalton 1901 | 133 | 667 | None | |
| Monneret de Villard 1922 | 99 | C.17.c | None | |
| Forien de Rochesnard 1973 | 38 | E.29.g | None | |
| Bendall 1996 | 62–63 | 191 | fig. 191 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
British Museum: Department of Prehistory and Europe. Entwistle 732.
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