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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Bendeguz Tobias
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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Bendeguz Tobias
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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Bendeguz Tobias
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Arcadius, Roman Emperor
;
Honorius, Roman Emperor
;
Theodosius I, Roman Emperor
Mint
Denomination
1 Nomisma = 1 Solidus
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
2.12 cm
Width
2.12 cm
Height
0.18 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.05 | - | - | (scientific literature) | No | No | No |
| 4.05 | - | - | Autopsy Bendeguz Tobias | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyche | Relief | LEFT | Standing | ||
| Cross | Relief | ||||
| Wreath: inscription | Relief | ||||
| Three imperial busts | Relief | FACING | Three | Bust | |
| Cornucopia | Relief | ||||
| Balance scale | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Exagium. Disc. Iconography: Cross. Wreath: inscription. Three imperial busts.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Relief | Authority, Invocation |
Fac simile
DDDNNNGGG GLORIA RO MANORVM
Edition
D(ominorum) n(ostrorum) (Au)g(ustorum?). || Gloria Ro|manorum.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1890
circumstances
1890 von Carbon (Amiens) erworben.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
393
TO
395
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | Dec. 31, 1890 | F 6019 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabatier 1862 | 97 | 8 | pl. III/8 | None |
| Babelon 1892 | 876 | fig. 2849 | None | |
| Cohen 1892 | 191 | 9 | None | |
| Pink 1935 | 15–16 | 6 | fig. 6 | None |
| Bendall 1996 | 18–19 | 10a | fig. 10a | None |
VARIA