ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
1 Nomisma = 1 Solidus
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
1.50 cm
Width
1.50 cm
Height
- cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Monetary weight. Square. Keine Abbildung. Iconography: No cross. No wreath.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
SOL I
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Algeria: Constantine
Findspot (site)
Rummel, Oued el Kebir [Ampsaga / Amsaga] (river)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farges Collection | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIL (archives) | None | |||
| CIL VIII | 2279 | 22655/17r | None | |
| Besnier and Blanchet 1900 | 9 | 8 | None |
VARIA