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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo)
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Istiodoros, agoranomos (Seleucia)
Mint
Seleucia Pieria
Denomination
1/8 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.50 cm
Width
4.60 cm
Height
0.50 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.50 | - | Jan. 16, 2019 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
| 68.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig (HS 337, VI) - Selim (?) | No | No | No |
| 67.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig (HS 337, VI) - Sarraf(ian) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief | ||||
| Caduceus | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BnF: Poids carré avec dauphin; provient du tiroir de Raoul Curiel. Plomb. L. 4,4 cm; l. 4,6 cm; ép. 0,5 cm; Poids: 64,51 gr. ΣΕΛΕΥΚΕΙΩΝ/ΑΡΟ ΕΠΙ/ΙΣΤΙΟΔΟ-ΡΟΥ/ΟΠΔΟΟΝ. Un dauphin surmonté d’un caducée; au pourtour, une bordure en relief. Revers: Quadrillage losangé en relief.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΣΕΛΕΥΚΕΙΟΝ
ΑΞΡ – ΕΠΙ
ΙΣΤΙΟΔΩ–ΡΟΥ
ΟΓΔΟΟΝ
Edition
Σελεύκειον | αξρ´ – ἐπὶ | Ἰστιοδώ–ρου | ὄγδοον.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1972
circumstances
This weight was seen and drawn by Seyrig; it was probably acquired by the BnF in 1971 (or 1972).
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-152
TO
-151
Comments on Chronology
Seleucid Era 161 = 152/151 BCE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | Dec. 31, 1972 | Raoul Curiel = 1971-480? |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig (archives) | None | HS 337, VI | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
A picture and a drawing are available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 337, VI).
A picture is available at the Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo), photothèque no. 6203 = F 4879.
This weight is probably the inv.no. 1971-480, acquired from Seyrig in 1971 (https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/12435/). In Seyrig’s archives, it was drawn next to the inv.nos. 1971.481.2, 1971.482, and 1971.483.
A picture is available at the Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo), photothèque no. 6203 = F 4879.
This weight is probably the inv.no. 1971-480, acquired from Seyrig in 1971 (https://pondera.uclouvain.be/artifact/12435/). In Seyrig’s archives, it was drawn next to the inv.nos. 1971.481.2, 1971.482, and 1971.483.
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