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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
Pythippos, agoranomos (Laodicea)
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
8.80 cm
Width
8.70 cm
Height
1.10 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 546.30 | - | Jan. 16, 2019 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
| 546.00 | - | - | BnF | No | No | No |
| 547.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig (HS 337, VI) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wreath | Relief | ||||
| Lattice pattern | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BnF: Poids de Laodicée quadrangulaire. Plomb. L. 8,8 cm; l. 8,5 cm; ép. 1 cm; Poids: 546 gr. ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ/ΤΩΝ ΠΡΟΣ/Δ(?)ΑΛΑ-ΣΣΗ ΑΠΟ-ΕΠΙ-M/YΘΙΠΠΟΥ/MNA. Au centre, un cercle ou une couronne radiée, en relief; au pourtour une bordure en relief. Revers: Quadrillage losangé. Tranches ornées de lignes ondulées.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Authority, Date, Denomination, Mint |
Fac simile
ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ
ΤΩΝΠΡΟΣ
ΘΑΛΑ ΣΣΗΙ
ΔΠΡ ΕΠΙ
ΠΥΘΙΠΠΟΥ
Μ Ν Α
Edition
Λαοδικέων | τῶν πρὸς | θαλά–σσηι | δπρ´ ἐπὶ | Πυθίππου | μνᾶ.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1971
circumstances
Acquired from H. Seyrig in 1971.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
GREEK
Time frame
FROM
-129
TO
-128
Comments on Chronology
Seleucid Era 184 = 129/128 BCE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | Dec. 31, 1971 | 1971-482 |
| Seyrig Collection | None | None |
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. 6206 = F 4882.
A picture is available at the Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo), photothèque no. 6206 = F 4882.
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