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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Charles Doyen
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Copyright credit: Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève / Charles Doyen
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Tyre
Denomination
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
3.00 cm
Width
3.10 cm
Height
0.80 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.90 | - | Jan. 16, 2017 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign of Tanit | Relief | ||||
| Egg and dart pattern | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
Yes
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Lead square weight. 3.0 cm × 2.8 cm (3.1 cm with handle) × 0,8 cm.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Date |
Fac simile
ΒΙ
Edition
(Ἔτους) βι´.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-115
TO
-114
Comments on Chronology
Finkielzstejn 2015: Year 12 of the Era of the Freedom of Tyre = 115/114 BCE rather than Year 12 of the era of the People of Tyre = 264/263 BCE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| Art and History Museum (Geneva) | None | CdN 2017-029 |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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| - | ||||
VARIA