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Copyright credit: Archäologische Staatssammlung München / Bendeguz Tobias
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Copyright credit: Archäologische Staatssammlung München / Bendeguz Tobias
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Copyright credit: Archäologische Staatssammlung München / Bendeguz Tobias
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
2.05 cm
Width
2.05 cm
Height
0.46 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.35 | - | - | Measured by Bendeguz Tobias | No | No | Yes |
| 11.35 | - | - | (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. Grabfund!. Iconography: No cross. No wreath.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Germany: Bavaria
Findspot (site)
Mönchsdeggingen
context
Grab 5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bavarian Archaeological Collection (Munich) | None | 2007.4305c |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wamser 2010 | 141 | 28 | fig. 28 | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Archäologische Staatssammlung: Abteilung Mittelalter / Frühe Neuzeit
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