Authority
Arcadius, Roman Emperor
;
Honorius, Roman Emperor
;
Theodosius II, Roman Emperor
Denomination
1 Nomisma = 1 Solidus
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Metrology
Mass (g) |
Mass (grain) |
Date of measurement |
Reference |
fragmented |
cleaned |
reference weight |
4.24 |
- |
- |
(scientific literature) |
No |
No |
Yes |
Iconography
Symbol |
Technique |
Direction |
Position |
Number |
Synecdoche |
Chrism |
Stamped / Countermarked / Struck |
|
|
One |
|
Roman Emperor |
Stamped / Countermarked / Struck |
FACING |
|
Three |
Bust |
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
British Museum: Object Type: coin. Museum number: 1990,0601.6. Description: Exagium solidi; discoid; struck on the obverse with three frontal imperial busts, diademed and wearing paludamenta; above their heads: DDDNNN (D[omini] N[ostri]); reverse: a chi-rho; worn. Production date: 376-425. Production place: Made in: Mediterranean (eastern Mediterranean). Mediterranean. Materials: copper alloy (Leaded copper). Technique: stamped. Dimensions: Diameter: Diameter: 20.80 millimetres. Weight: Weight: 4.24 grammes. Inscriptions: Inscription type: monogram. Inscription position: reverse. Inscription language: Greek. Inscription script: Greek. Inscription transliteration: XP. Inscription type: inscription. Inscription position: face. Inscription content: DDDNNN. Inscription transliteration: D(omini) N(ostri). Location: Not on display. Subjects: headgear/hairstyle. Associated names. Named in inscription: Jesus Christ. Acquisition name: Purchased from: Dr G M M Houben. Acquisition date: 1990. Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory.
Asolati 2022: Exagia solidi imperiali privi dell’indicazione esplicita della funzione: Arcadio, Onorio e Teodosio II, 403–408 d.C., [exagium solidi]. Zecca non indicata: Constantinopolis (?). D/ DDD NNN; tre busti frontali, affiancati, diademati, drappeggiati e corazzati: quello a d. di dimensioni minori. R/ Chi-Rho. d. BM, 1990,0601.6: g 4,24; mm 21.