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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)
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Copyright credit: Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo)
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
[…], agoranomos (Laodicea)
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Denomination
1/16 Mina
Material
Lead
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
6.40 cm
Width
6.30 cm
Height
0.40 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105.40 | - | Jan. 16, 2019 | Autopsy Charles Doyen | No | No | Yes |
| 105.00 | - | - | BnF | No | No | No |
| 105.00 | - | - | Archives Seyrig (HS 337, VI) | No | No | No |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm | Relief |
Wear
Corrosion
Handle
Yes
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
BnF: Poids de Laodicée (?) quadrilobé. Plomb. L. 6 cm; l. 6,5 cm; ép. 0,5 cm (tranche); Poids: 105 gr. ΕΤΟΥΣ/…?.Ρ.KK?/ʘ?Η/ΝΥΡΟ ΑΜΟ.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Relief | Date, Denomination, Other |
| Greek | Stamped / Countermarked / Struck | Authority |
Fac simile
ЄΤΟΥϹϚ
ϘΡЄ̣ΚΚ
Є . . Κ
Α̣ΤΟΝϹ
ΥΡΡΟΠΟ
Ν
Countermark: ΜΑΓΟΡ l. 1: Ϛ vel Γ?
Edition
Ἔτους ϛ|ϙρ´ ἑκκ|ε[δέ]κ|α̣τον σ|ύρροπο|ν.
Countermark: ΜΑΓΟΡ
Apparatus: L. 1: Ϛ vel Γ?
Countermark: ΜΑΓΟΡ
Apparatus: L. 1: Ϛ vel Γ?
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
,
ROMAN
Time frame
FROM
148
TO
149
Comments on Chronology
According to Seyrig 1946–48, Year 196 of the Caesarian Era in Laodicea = 148/149 CE.
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Library of France (Paris) | Dec. 31, 1971 | 1971-481 |
| Seyrig Collection | None | None |
Bibliography
| Reference | Page/Column | Reference (number) | Plate / Figure | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seyrig (archives) | None | HS 337, VI | None | None |
VARIA
Additional comment
Several pictures and drawings are available in Seyrig’s archives (HS 337, VI).
Pictures are available at the Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo), photothèque no. 6021 = F 4877.
Pictures are available at the Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo), photothèque no. 6021 = F 4877.
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