ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Droserios, eparchos
Mint
Denomination
1 Semissis = 1/2 Nomisma = 1/2 Solidus
Material
Glass
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
1.93 cm
Width
1.93 cm
Height
0.37 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.17 | - | - | Autopsy Bendeguz Tobias | No | No | Yes |
| 2.17 | - | - | Schlumberger 1895 | No | No | No |
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): dunkelblau/rot. Iconography: Cross in the inscription. Wreath: inscription. One imperial bust.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Authority |
Fac simile
+ ΔPOCEPIOY EΠAPXOY
Edition
+ Δροσερίου ἐπάρχου.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1885
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Coin Cabinet | None | Acc. 1885/70 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sallet 1885 | 49 | None | ||
| Schlumberger 1895b | 63 | 2c | None | None |
| Monneret de Villard 1922 | 97 | C.4.b | None | |
| Forien de Rochesnard 1973 | 34 | E.6.e | None |
VARIA