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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
Titianos, agoranomos (Laodicea)
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/32 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
5.10 cm
Width
5.00 cm
Height
0.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.90 | - | Jan. 16, 2019 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
| 53.00 | - | - | BnF | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BnF: Poids de Syrie du Nord carré. Plomb. L. 4,7 cm; l. 4,7 cm; ép. 0,32 cm; Poids: 53 gr. ΕΤΟΥC/ḂΙΡΤΡ/İΑXΟCT/ΟΔİṄCY/P?OΠON. Une palme au centre. Revers: lettres de part et d’autre d’une palme: TIN/˹Π˺Α˹Ο˺Υ.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Authority, Date, Denomination, Other |
Fac simile
ЄΤΟΥϹ
ΒϘΡΤΡ
ΙΑΚΟϹΤ
ΟΔΙΝϹΥ
ΡΡΟΠΟΝ
Τ–ΙΤ
Ι–Α
Ν–Ο
Υ
Edition
Ἔτους | βϙρ´ τρ|ιακοστ|οδιν σύ|ρροπον. || Τιτιανοῦ.
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
City
Date of first acquisition
Dec. 31, 1970
circumstances
Acquired from H. Seyrig in 1970.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
144
TO
145
Comments on Chronology
According to Seyrig 1946–48, Year 192 of the Caesarian Era in Laodicea = 144/145 CE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | Dec. 31, 1970 | 1970-231 |
| Seyrig Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
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VARIA