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Copyright credit: Bendeguz Tobias
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Copyright credit: Bendeguz Tobias
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Copyright credit: Bendeguz Tobias
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
18 Nomismata = 18 Solidi
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.71 cm
Width
3.92 cm
Height
0.63 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80.42 | - | - | Measured by Bendeguz Tobias | No | No | Yes |
| 80.42 | - | - | Auction Gorny and Mosch 2010 | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross above marks of value | Incised + Inlaid |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Monetary weight. Square. Iconography: Cross above marks of value. No wreath.
Auction Gorny and Mosch 2010: Quadratisches Münzgewicht. 18 Nomismata 5. - 7. Jh. n. Chr. 80.45 g. Flache, quadratische Scheibe. Auf der Oberseite eingraviert Nomismatazeichen N mit o darüber sowie Zahlzeichen IH, darüber Kreuz. Schwarzgrüne Patina, intakt.
Auction Gorny and Mosch 2010: Quadratisches Münzgewicht. 18 Nomismata 5. - 7. Jh. n. Chr. 80.45 g. Flache, quadratische Scheibe. Auf der Oberseite eingraviert Nomismatazeichen N mit o darüber sowie Zahlzeichen IH, darüber Kreuz. Schwarzgrüne Patina, intakt.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Incised + Inlaid | Denomination |
Fac simile
Ν°ΙΗ
Edition
Νο(μίσματα) ιη´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
LATE ROMAN AND BYZANTINE
Time frame
FROM
400
TO
800
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Seidl Collection (Munich) | Oct. 11, 2010 | 71 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Gorny & Mosch 2010a | 200 | 2707 | None |
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