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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
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Copyright credit: Bibliothèque nationale de France / Louise Willocx
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
North Syrian mint
Denomination
1/4 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.50 cm
Width
4.15 cm
Height
0.85 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.50 | - | - | Babelon and Blanchet 1895 | No | No | No |
| 94.00 | - | Jan. 18, 2019 | Autopsy Louise Willocx | No | No | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BnF: Poids quadrangulaire. Plomb. L. 4,5 cm; l. 4 cm; ép. 0,5 cm; Poids: 98,5 gr. Ancre en relief.
Babelon and Blanchet 1895, handwritten note: (Z 732) Poids de plomb rectangulaire marqué d’une ancre en relief. Revers lisse 45 × 40 mill. 98 gr 50.
Babelon and Blanchet 1895, handwritten note: (Z 732) Poids de plomb rectangulaire marqué d’une ancre en relief. Revers lisse 45 × 40 mill. 98 gr 50.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1912
circumstances
Exchange in 1912.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-250
TO
-1
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | Dec. 31, 1912 | Bronze 2264d (ex Z.732) |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babelon and Blanchet 1895 | None | 2264d | None | (handwritten note in the BnF copy available on http://gallica.bnf.fr/) |
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