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Copyright credit: British Museum
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Copyright credit: British Museum
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Copyright credit: British Museum
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Arcadius, Roman Emperor
;
Honorius, Roman Emperor
;
Theodosius II, Roman Emperor
Mint
Constantinople
Denomination
1 Nomisma = 1 Solidus
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Struck
Shape
Disc or similar (ellipse, etc.)
Length
2.08 cm
Width
2.08 cm
Height
- cm
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 |
Wear
Corrosion
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.
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.
Autopsy
No
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Latin | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority |
Fac simile
DDDNNN
Edition
D(omini) N(ostri). ||
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1990
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
376
TO
425
Comments on Chronology
British Museum: suggests a production date between 376 and 425.
Asolati 2022: propose a chronological range from 403 to 408.
Asolati 2022: propose a chronological range from 403 to 408.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum (London) | None | 1990,0601.6 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houben 1982b | 8 | fig. 3 | None | |
| Asolati 2022 | 266, 274 | 30d | Pl. V/30d | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
British Museum: Department of Prehistory and Europe. Erworben von Dr. G. M. M. Houben.
Asolati 2022: cf. Bendall 1996, –.
Asolati 2022: cf. Bendall 1996, –.
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