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Copyright credit: Papadopoulos-Kerameus 1880
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
18 Nomismata = 18 Solidi
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
- cm
Width
- cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79.96 | - | - | Papadopoulos-Kerameus 1880 | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross in the inscription | Incised + Inlaid | ||||
| Wreath: inscription | Incised + Inlaid |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Monetary weight. Square. Iconography: Cross in the inscription. Wreath: inscription.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Incised + Inlaid | Denomination, Invocation |
Fac simile
ΘΕ Χ
Ν°ΙΗ
ΑΡ ΙC
+ ΑΓΙΑ ΜΑΡΙΑ ΒΟΗΘΙCΟΝ
Edition
Θε–οῦ χ|άρ–ις. | Νο(μίσματα) ιη´. | + Ἁγία Μαρία βοήθισον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Turkey: Hatay
Findspot (site)
İskenderun [Alexandria ad Issum]
context
İskenderun [Alexandretta]
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of the Evangelical School (Smyrna) | None | 248 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papadopoulos-Kerameus 1880 | 82 | II.3.1 | pl. VII/1 | None |
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